{"product_id":"looking-at-greek-and-roman-janet-burnett-grossman-9780892367085","title":"Looking at Greek and Roman Sculpture in Stone: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques","description":"\"Tool marks\" and \"joins\", \"Cycladic\" and \"Daedalic styles\", and \"kouroi\" and \"kanephoroi\" are among the many terms pertaining to the study of classical stone sculpture that are succinctly described in this latest addition to the popular Looking At series. Presented in glossary format, this\u003cbr\u003esuperbly illustrated book gives concise definitions of the words and phrases most frequently encountered by museum visitors in exhibition labels and texts. Throughout the book, the author focuses on the technical aspects of sculpting that influenced the style and character of the finished works.\u003cbr\u003e An introductory essay underscores the importance of understanding why and how ancient stone sculpture was produced, allowing readers to gain a greater appreciation of the aesthetic value of individual works. Featuring numerous illustrations of ancient stone sculptures, many from the collections of\u003cbr\u003ethe Getty Museum, \u003cem\u003eLooking at Greek and Roman Sculpture in Stone\u003c\/em\u003e is a valuable guide for students, scholars, and all who wish to heighten their enjoyment of this classical art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Janet Burnett Grossman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0892367083\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780892367085\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e J. Paul Getty Trust Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/18\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 125\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.20w x 0.36d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2004 pg. 650","brand":"Janet Burnett Grossman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44227550445823,"sku":"9780892367085","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f262d0f9-c3a8-45c0-857b-0ef38468af9d.jpg?v=1692809303","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/looking-at-greek-and-roman-janet-burnett-grossman-9780892367085","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}