Bibliograph

Hellenistic and Roman ideal sculpture, the allure of the classical, Rachel Meredith Kousser

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Hellenistic and Roman ideal sculpture, the allure of the classical, Rachel Meredith Kousser

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-197) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hellenistic and Roman ideal sculpture

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

893519966

Responsibility statement

Rachel Meredith Kousser

Sub title

the allure of the classical

Summary

Rachel Kousser draws on contemporary reception theory to present a new approach to Hellenistic and Roman ideal sculpture. She analyses the Romans' preference for retrospective, classicizing statuary based on Greek models as opposed to the innovative creations prized by modern scholars

Table Of Contents

Creating the past: the origins of classicism in Hellenistic sculpture -- From Greece to Rome: retrospective sculpture in the early empire -- From metropolis to empire: retrospective sculpture in the high empire -- From Roman to Christian: retrospection and transformation in late antique art

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