Understanding Greek Vases: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques
by Clark, Andrew J., and Elston, Maya, and Hart, Mary Louise
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- Paperback
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- ISBN 10
- 0892365994
- ISBN 13
- 9780892365999
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Los Angeles: J. Paul Getty Museum, 2002. 157 pages, illustrations (some colour); 24 cm. Firm binding, clean text. Previous owner's name,, barely visible/title page, otherwise unmarked. Light edgewear. "What is a pyxis? Who was the Amasis Painter? What is Six's technique? This illustrated book presents definitions and descriptions of these and many other Greek vase shapes, painters, and techniques encountered in museum exhibitions and publications on ancient Greek ceramics. An essay on how to look at Greek vases and another on conservation of ancient ceramics lay the ground for the concise and readable explanations of the terms most frequently confronting museum-goers. This is an indispensable guide to anyone wishing to obtain greater understanding of Greek ceramics and heightened enjoyment of them." - Publisher.. Paperback. Very Good. 8vo.
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- Title
- Understanding Greek Vases: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques
- Author
- Clark, Andrew J., and Elston, Maya, and Hart, Mary Louise
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0892365994
- ISBN 13
- 9780892365999
- Publisher
- J. Paul Getty Museum
- Place of Publication
- Los Angeles
- Date Published
- 2002
- Size
- 8vo
- Bookseller catalogs
- Media / Ceramics; European / 2. Classical / Greek; European / Greek;
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