Notes on Greek Sculpture

Originally published in 1927, this book contains analysis on two Greek sculptures, the Constantinople Pentathlete and a draped female figure in Burlington House.

Charles Walston (Author)

9781107663626, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 June 2014

36 pages
28 x 21 x 0.2 cm, 0.1 kg

Originally published in 1927, this book contains analysis on two Greek sculptures, the Constantinople Pentathlete and a draped female figure in Burlington House. Walston compares each piece with similar figures on vases, coins and other forms of sculpture in order to provide each with its appropriate artistic and historical context. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ancient art.

1. The Constantinople pentathlete and early athlete statues
2. A marble draped female figure in Burlington House.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]