The Art of Classical Greece by Francesco Abbate

The Art of Classical Greece

And the Etruscans

Edited by Francesco Abbate

Translated by Enid Gordon

Octopus Books, 1972, ISBN 706400291, illustrated colour plates throughout, hardcover, dustjacket

Very Good Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, no inscriptions, dustjacket shows minor edge and shelf wear with minor rubbing and bumping to edges and corners (see photographs)

“The penetrative and diffusive power of Greek art, unequalled by any other civilization of ancient times, has continued to exert its influence on world culture after two thousand years.
Illustrated with 95 full color pictures, this book covers the golden age of Pericles, symbolised by the classical perfection of the Parthenon, Phidia’s noble, idealistic representations of gods and men, the magnificent figure-sculptures of eth Rhodian School, the development of portrait painting, and more besides.
Also discussed is the influence of Greek tradition on the Italian peninsula, illustrated with beautiful Villanovan pottery and jewelry, and superb and famous Etruscan tomb-paintings.”