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LoC No.: 21001531
Title: Hellenistic Sculpture
Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Hellenistic Sculpture" by Guy Dickins is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. The text explores the evolution of Greek art during the Hellenistic period, focusing on the various schools of sculpture that emerged following Alexander the Great's conquests. This study addresses significant themes such as the shifts in artistic ideals, the regional characteristics of different schools, and notable works that exemplify the changes in technique and subject matter during this period. The opening of the work introduces readers to the Hellenistic period, highlighting the prevailing view of artistic decline post-Alexander. Dickins discusses how this perception is often generalized, despite the existence of remarkable works that illustrate a nuanced understanding of artistic evolution. He lays the groundwork for an in-depth analysis of various artistic schools, starting with Pergamon, detailing the influence of economic factors and regional dynamics on the arts. This portion sets the stage for a comprehensive study of the major developments in sculpture during a transformative era in Greek history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dickins, Guy, 1881-1916
Author of introduction, etc.: Gardner, Percy, 1846-1937
Editor: Dickins, Mary
EBook No.: 63242
Published: Sep 19, 2020
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: Sculpture, Greek
Subject: Sculpture, Hellenistic
LoCC: Fine Arts: Sculpture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 21001531
Title: Hellenistic Sculpture
Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Hellenistic Sculpture" by Guy Dickins is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. The text explores the evolution of Greek art during the Hellenistic period, focusing on the various schools of sculpture that emerged following Alexander the Great's conquests. This study addresses significant themes such as the shifts in artistic ideals, the regional characteristics of different schools, and notable works that exemplify the changes in technique and subject matter during this period. The opening of the work introduces readers to the Hellenistic period, highlighting the prevailing view of artistic decline post-Alexander. Dickins discusses how this perception is often generalized, despite the existence of remarkable works that illustrate a nuanced understanding of artistic evolution. He lays the groundwork for an in-depth analysis of various artistic schools, starting with Pergamon, detailing the influence of economic factors and regional dynamics on the arts. This portion sets the stage for a comprehensive study of the major developments in sculpture during a transformative era in Greek history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dickins, Guy, 1881-1916
Author of introduction, etc.: Gardner, Percy, 1846-1937
Editor: Dickins, Mary
EBook No.: 63242
Published: Sep 19, 2020
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: Sculpture, Greek
Subject: Sculpture, Hellenistic
LoCC: Fine Arts: Sculpture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.