THE GREEK VASE/ ART OF THE STORYTELLER

Wonderfully preserved Greek vases are a unique source of information about the mythology, religion, drama and daily l ife of the anc ient Greek world. This sumptuous photographic book offers a superb visual introduction to the artistry of ancient Greek vases , expl oring them not merely as beautiful vessels to bear water and wine, but also as instruments of storytelling and bearers of meaning. T hroughout, the text highlights what these pictures would have meant to the people who lived with and used them, how they have been r eceived ...[Read more]