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LoC No.: 12008570
Title: Greek Tragedy in the Light of Vase Paintings
Note: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, Turgut Dincer, 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: "Greek Tragedy in the Light of Vase Paintings" by John H. Huddilston is a scholarly publication written in the late 19th century. The work aims to explore the intricate relationship between Greek tragedy and vase painting, highlighting how ancient artworks serve as visual narratives that complement the literary forms of tragedy from playwrights like Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Huddilston posits that these vase paintings not only illustrate mythological tales but may also draw inspiration directly from tragic performances themselves. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage by discussing the significance of Greek vases in the context of classical literature, particularly tragedy. He argues that while many in the field focus on archaeology and mythology, those studying literature can greatly benefit from understanding these vases as artistic representations of stories found in works by Homer and the tragic poets. The introductory chapter details the influence of tragedy on various forms of ancient art, including sculpture and painting, before narrowing down to how these influences manifest specifically in vase painting. Huddilston emphasizes the importance of examining this intersection to gain deeper insights into the cultural and artistic traditions of ancient Greece, setting an academic tone for the exploration that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Huddilston, John H. (John Homer), 1869-1956
EBook No.: 65461
Published: May 28, 2021
Downloads: 60
Language: English
Subject: Vase-painting, Greek
Subject: Greek drama (Tragedy)
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12008570
Title: Greek Tragedy in the Light of Vase Paintings
Note: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, Turgut Dincer, 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: "Greek Tragedy in the Light of Vase Paintings" by John H. Huddilston is a scholarly publication written in the late 19th century. The work aims to explore the intricate relationship between Greek tragedy and vase painting, highlighting how ancient artworks serve as visual narratives that complement the literary forms of tragedy from playwrights like Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Huddilston posits that these vase paintings not only illustrate mythological tales but may also draw inspiration directly from tragic performances themselves. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage by discussing the significance of Greek vases in the context of classical literature, particularly tragedy. He argues that while many in the field focus on archaeology and mythology, those studying literature can greatly benefit from understanding these vases as artistic representations of stories found in works by Homer and the tragic poets. The introductory chapter details the influence of tragedy on various forms of ancient art, including sculpture and painting, before narrowing down to how these influences manifest specifically in vase painting. Huddilston emphasizes the importance of examining this intersection to gain deeper insights into the cultural and artistic traditions of ancient Greece, setting an academic tone for the exploration that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Huddilston, John H. (John Homer), 1869-1956
EBook No.: 65461
Published: May 28, 2021
Downloads: 60
Language: English
Subject: Vase-painting, Greek
Subject: Greek drama (Tragedy)
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.