Susan Woodford Books

An introductory guide to the art of ancient Greece and Rome, capturing the passion and inspiration that fired the artists of these civilizations

This clearly written and enjoyable book is intended both to increase pleasure and stimulate thought and tackles many aspects of looking at paintings. Starting with familiar ideas, Dr. Susan Woodford moves on to explore subtler, less obvious concepts. For example, she shows how paintings can be appreciated as patterns on a flat surface and how the illusion of depth can contribute to an emotional effect; how ordinary objects can conceal hidden meanings and how knowledge of tradition improves our understanding of revolutionary works.

Die Darstellung der antiken Griechen und Römer in diesem Buch bietet einen frischen und einzigartigen Blickwinkel. Anstatt sich auf die üblichen historischen Fakten zu konzentrieren, werden die kulturellen, sozialen und alltäglichen Aspekte des Lebens in diesen Zivilisationen lebendig und anschaulich beschrieben. Durch faszinierende Geschichten und interessante Anekdoten wird der Leser in die Welt der Antike entführt, die oft von Klischees und Stereotypen geprägt ist. Das Buch lädt dazu ein, die Vielfalt und Komplexität dieser bedeutenden Kulturen neu zu entdecken.

Susan Woodford illuminates the great achievements of classical art and architecture and conveys a sense of the excitement that inspired the creative artists of the ancient world. Examining all aspects of Greek and Roman visual arts, this revised edition includes a new chapter on Roman architecture, as well as new illustrations, and an updated bibliography and glossary. First Edition Hb (1982): 0-521-23222-8 First Edition Pb (1982): 0-521-29873-3