Cover of Images of myths in classical antiquity

Book 2003

Images of myths in classical antiquity

13 readers

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Language
English
Published
2003
  • Greek Art
  • Art and mythology
  • Roman Art
  • Art, greek
  • Art, roman

Myth was the single most popular source for picture making in antiquity. Greek and Roman artists faced a number of challenges in conveying stories in static images. Exploring the ways that classical artists portrayed myths, this book offers a fresh approach to Greek and Roman mythological illustration.