Art in the Hellenistic World
An Introduction

This book offers a new thematic, contextualized, and richly illustrated approach to art of the Hellenistic world (c.330–30 BC).

Andrew Stewart (Author)

9781107625921, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 October 2014

371 pages, 39 b/w illus. 131 colour illus. 3 maps
25.4 x 17.7 x 1.8 cm, 0.8 kg

'Arguments are presented clearly, and the layout is handled deftly. It is a joy to read.' John Griffiths Pedley, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

What was Hellenistic art, and what were its contexts, aims, achievements, and impact? This textbook introduces students to these questions and offers a series of answers to them. Its twelve chapters and two 'focus' sections examine Hellenistic sculpture, painting, luxury arts, and architecture. Thematically organized, spanning the three centuries from Alexander to Augustus, and ranging geographically from Italy to India and the Black Sea to Nubia, the book examines key monuments of Hellenistic art in relation to the great political, social, cultural, and intellectual issues of the time. It is illustrated with 170 photographs (mostly in color, and many never before published) and contextualized through excerpts from Hellenistic literature and inscriptions. Helpful ancillary features include maps, appendices with background on Hellenistic artists and translations of key documents, a full glossary, a timeline, brief biographies of key figures, suggestions for further reading, and bibliographical references.

1. Settlement
2. Power
3. Victory
4. Benefaction
5. Prowess
6. Wisdom
7. Piety
8. Desire
9. Luxury
10. Difference
11. Death
12. Reception.

Subject Areas: Classical Greek & Roman archaeology [HDDK], Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1], History of art: ancient & classical art,BCE to c 500 CE [ACG]