The Trojan War in Ancient Art

by Susan Woodford

Overview

The legendary characters of the Trojan War captured the imaginations not only of Greek and Roman writers, but of countless visual artists as well. A vibrant retelling of the Trojan myths, this handsomely illustrated book brings to life for today's readers both visual and literary traditions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801481642
Publisher:	Cornell University Press
Publication date:	07/13/1993
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	134
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.62(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

1. To Begin at the Beginning
2. The Army Assembles
3. Troy
4. The Greeks Go to Troy
5. The Anger of Achilles
6. The Anguish of Achilles
7. Troy's Doom Draws Nearer
8. The Fall of Troy
EpilogueAppendix: The Illustrations in Art Historical Perspective
Glossary: Historical and Mythological Characters
Further Reading
Index

Editorial Reviews

"Few books on mythology, or on ancient art, provide such good reading as Woodford's lively treatment of the myths and tales associated with the Trojan War. In an understated manner, with excellent narrative and amusing treatment throughout, she regales the reader with the wonder of the stories and the humor of the situations in which both gods and people find them- selves. Carefully chosen pictures, drawn largely from Greek vase painting, but also from Roman wail paintings, mosaics, and sculpture, make a rich tapestry of illustrative material." —Classical World

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