John W. Hayes, the acknowledged authority in this field, explains the particular features that mark Roman-period wares, concisely describing how the vessels were manufactured, decorated, traded and used. Placing the pottery in historical context, he describes its roots in the Hellenistic Greek tradition, its evolution as a distinct art form and its influence on Byzantine and Islamic trends.
John W. Hayes, the acknowledged authority in this field, explains the particular features that mark Roman-period wares, concisely describing how the vessels were manufactured, decorated, traded and used. Placing the pottery in historical context, he describes its roots in the Hellenistic Greek tradition, its evolution as a distinct art form and its influence on Byzantine and Islamic trends.
Handbook of Mediterranean Roman Pottery
128
Handbook of Mediterranean Roman Pottery
128Hardcover(Revised ed.)
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780806129396 |
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| Publisher: | University of Oklahoma Press |
| Publication date: | 07/15/1997 |
| Edition description: | Revised ed. |
| Pages: | 128 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.52(d) |