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Early Greek Vase Painting, 11th-6th Centuries BC: A Handbook (World of Art) Paperback – January 1, 1998

by John Boardman (Author)
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This book completes John Boardman's study of Greek vase painting in the World of Art. The author demonstrates that all the components of Greek art that were to culminate in the Classical styles of the fifth century can be traced in the development of vase painting in early Greece, from the eleventh to the sixth centuries B.C. The vases are the most prolific source for this study, as well as being invaluable documents of society, religion, trade, and colonization. The works discussed here display the Greek painter's craft at its most mathematical, its most colorful, and in its most directly narrative mode. The later achievements of Greek art can only be fully understood in light of this formative period of variety, competition, and experiment.
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  1. Print length
    287 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Thames & Hudson
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1998
  5. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0500203091
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0500203095
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Sir John Boardman is Lincoln Professor Emeritus of Classical Archaeology at Oxford. His books include the companion volumes Athenian Black Figure Vases, Athenian Red Figure Vases: The Archaic Period, and Athenian Red Figure Vases: The Classical Period.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson (January 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 287 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500203091
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500203095
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
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Sarah M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Bronze Age Vases
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020
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I'm no historian so I don't know if the info in the book is entirely correct or if it's dated, but the pictures (altho black and white) are really good.
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Sanni M. Slabbert
5.0 out of 5 stars Information is important
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2010
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This book tells about, how and why as well as when the works were produced. There is enough given for the interested student to wish to learn more.
Thank you for excellent service.
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francesca walton
5.0 out of 5 stars early greek vases
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2002
John Boardmans' series of books on Greek vases are a rare treat for the general public. Early Greek Vase Painting investigates and unravels the early history of Greek vases. Boardman begins ,naturally, with the Attic geometric style and procedes to show us how it was the basis for all later Greek vase painting .He traces the developement to narrative representation, while discussing stylistic influences and regional differences.Individual artists are recognized for their contributions and personal quirks . There are many (511)photographs and a small but usefull chart .Pictures are extremely well chosen to illustrate the authors text .Boardman casts a new light on the dawn of Greek vases - a remarkable work !
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Gabriele Canuti
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo acquisto
Reviewed in Italy on January 30, 2023
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Una sintesi importante e maneggevole in relazione alla ceramica greca arcaica dall'XI al VI sec. a.C.
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LisaH
5.0 out of 5 stars Standardwerk für die frühen Vasenmalerei
Reviewed in Germany on August 8, 2016
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Sehr gutes Werk für die Übersicht der frühen Werke der griechischen Vasenkunst. Es wird auf viele Zentren eingegangen, die in der jeweiligen Zeitstufe wichtig sind.
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Peadar Cunningham
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2011
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For all students of Classical Archaeology, this book is essential reading. Here you have the foundations of what was become the finest vase painting country in the Ancient World - Greece. This would eventually give us for e.g. Exekias and the Amasis Painter from the Black Figure Period with the Achilles Painter and the Andokides Painter from the Red Figure Period. Boardman's book puts all of this and more in context.
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J C Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Early Greek Vase Painting book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2013
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Why would anyone rate this or anyone rate the book five stars? Because it's what the doctor ordered and serves my purpose. Gives me some great ideas for painting my terracotta pots. In colour would have been handy, but painting some of the designbs red on black or black on red, I can't go wrong.

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Jacky Smith
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Numerius Negidius
5.0 out of 5 stars Nützlich und vergnüglich zu lesen
Reviewed in Germany on January 2, 2013
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Der Autor beweist seine Liebe zur gr. Antike, die man gerne mit ihm teilt. (Hier sind die als erforderlich bezeichneten Zusatzwörter !!)
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