Sculptured Portraits of Greek Statesmen with a Special Study of Alexander the Great (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417949892)

Sculptured Portraits of Greek Statesmen with a Special Study of Alexander the Great is a book written by Elmer G. Suhr. The book is a comprehensive study of the sculptured portraits of the Greek statesmen, with a special focus on Alexander the Great. The author provides a detailed analysis of the sculptures, examining their historical and cultural significance, as well as their artistic merit. The book includes numerous illustrations of the sculptures, along with detailed descriptions and analysis. The author also provides a historical overview of the Greek statesmen, including their achievements and contributions to Greek society. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Greek history, art, and culture, and provides a fascinating insight into the lives of some of the most influential figures in ancient Greece.1931. From the Johns Hopkins University Studies in Archaeology No. 13 edited by David M. Robinson. This study is an attempt to gather into a single collection the sculptured portraits of Greek statesmen from the earliest stages of Greek history down to Roman times, to bring together the theories expressed before the publication of Bernoulli's standard work Griechische Ikonographie, as well as the numerous identifications proposed since that time; and finally to revise some of the prevailing theories in portraiture. The Contents are divided into the following Sections: Hellenic Statesmen; Alexander the Great; and Hellenistic Statesmen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Elmer G. Suhr
ISBN-10: 1417949899
ISBN-13: 9781417949892
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/20/2004
Pages: 236
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d