Greek Sculpture: A Critical Review. by Rhys Carpenter - 1960.

Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Press, 1960. Hardcover First Edition (1960), not directly stated, but implied by lack of subsequent printings cited in accordance with The University of Chicago Press's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1960), not directly stated, but implied by lack of subsequent printings cited in accordance with The University of Chicago Press's customary practice at the time of publication. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows a hint of crimping to the head and heel of the backstrip; just a touch of sun-blanching to the very head of same; a tiny spot of soil at the bottom edge of the text block; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear and unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows indications of careful use: mild rubbing to the panels and light wear to the outside edges; else flawless; the price is intact; mylar-protected. No longer pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.55 x 7 x 1.25 inches). xiv, 276 pages. Bibliography. Indexed. Illustrated with duotone drawings in the text and 47 duotone plates at the rear of the text. Language: English. Weight: 31.4 ounces. Hardback with DJ. Rhys Carpenter (1889 – 1980) was an American classical art historian and professor at Bryn Mawr College. Carpenter was unconventional as a scholar. He analyzed Greek art from the standpoint of artistic production and behavior. He argued for dating the Greek alphabet to the eighth century B.C. In 1926 Carpenter became professor at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, and established the school's journal, Hesperia in 1932. He also was instrumental in the planning of the American excavations of the agora in Athens. He returned to teaching at Bryn Mawr College and also delivered the Martin Classical Lectures at Oberlin College, which appeared in print as The Humanistic Value of Archaeology (1933). He delivered the Sather lectures in 1946 on "Folk tale, fiction, and saga in the Homeric epics."[