This richly illustrated, authoritative, and accessible book offers a fresh perspective on ancient Greek art and archaeology. It combines a clear chronological narrative with vivid descriptions of art and material culture, highlighting the international character of the entire Greek world over two millennia. Integrating archaeological evidence with broader historical, cultural, and social contexts, Richard Neer presents new reflections on fundamental themes such as the relationship between art and politics, and stylistic evolution. The book also showcases recent discoveries, including the Minoan-style bull-leaping fresco from Egypt, a spectacular marble sarcophagus from northwest Anatolia, a bronze athlete statue found in the Croatian seas, and funerary murals from ancient Macedonia. Quotations from ancient texts provide firsthand testimony, while abundant photographs, maps, plans, and timelines vividly support the narrative. Additionally, the book features sections discussing provocative and controversial topics, such as artifact looting, the connections between the Homeric epics and archaeological records, manufacturing techniques, and other recent findings.
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