Art of the Ancient World

Download or read book Art of the Ancient World written by Henriette Antonia Groenewegen-Frankfort and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1972 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unusual privilege awaits the reader of this volume -- an opportunity to view the art of the ancient world through the discerning eyes of two famed scholars. Together they have created a volume of lasting value covering one of the grandest spans of the world's history. Among its themes are the kingship of the Egyptian Pharaoh, the fierce animal power of Mesopotamian deities, the puzzling vitality of Cretan art, the warmth and humanity seen in Greek vase painting and sculpture, and the stately rigor of Roman portraiture. Seven hundred illustrations, of rare material as well as the more familiar masterwokrs, amplify the discussion; a good number are reproduced in full color. -- From publisher's description.