Peintures De Vases Antiques Recueillies Par Millin 1808 Et Millingen 1813

Greek Tragedy in the Light of Vase Paintings

John H. Huddilston's 'Greek Tragedy in the Light of Vase Paintings' provides a seminal investigation into the narrative intersections between Greek tragedy and visual arts. Skillfully interweaving textual analysis of Greek plays with a scrupulous study of vase paintings, Huddilston captures the zeitgeist of 19th-century classics scholarship. His examination goes beyond mere aesthetic appreciation, uncovering the symbiotic relationship between literary and visual storytelling within the context of ancient Greek culture. The essay-style exposition highlights the thematic resonance between the expressive poses of Greek sculpture and the dramatic fervor of tragic literature, while also drawing enlightening parallels to Etruscan ash-urn decals and the vibrant Wall Paintings of Pompeii. In the grand tradition of philology, Huddilston's work fuses elements of art history and literary criticism, presenting a comprehensive tableau of ancient Greek artistry and its social impact. John H. Huddilston's academic career at Northwestern University uniquely positioned him to embark on such a multifaceted study. His tenure in the classics department, presumably punctuated by encounters with abundant archaeological artifacts, informs his profound insights into the Greco-Roman artistic milieu. The book likely stems from a combination of his dedication to teaching, voracious engagement with classical sources, and his own scholarly curiosity. The resultant essay thus emerges as not just a retrospection of ancient art forms but as a reflection of Huddilston's own pedagogical and research passions. Scholars, students, and enthusiasts of both literature and ancient history will find 'Greek Tragedy in the Light of Vase Paintings' to be a captivating read. The book serves as an excellent resource for those seeking to delve deep into the well of ancient Greek culture, unraveling the tapestry of its tragic tales as depicted through the ancients' own illustrative expressions. Huddilston's erudite perspective provides a lens through which modern readers can glimpse the profound interconnectedness of word and image in classical antiquity.

Greek Tragedy in the Light of Vase Paintings

Approaches to the Study of Attic Vases

This book concerns the history of the interpretation of Attic painted vases, and is based on a comparative study of the works of Edmond Pottier (1855-1934), the founder and organizer of the Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, and John Beazley (1885-1970), who carried out the majority of vase attributions. The comparison between the two men involves an examination of two intellectual traditions which run through the history of the study of pottery. The first of these accentuates the documentary value of vases and the need to ensure their global publication, while the second views vases as objets d'art, and endeavours to trace the development of artistic forms by constructing a history of vase-painters. In reality these approaches are not directly conflicting, but represent two poles around which the discipline of pottery scholarship is organized. By showing how both interpretations have gained support in the more recent past, this work aims to provide a better understanding of the issues involved in the study of pottery today.