Hellenistic sculpture by Guy Dickins
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"Hellenistic Sculpture" by Guy Dickins is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. The text explores the evolution of Greek art during the Hellenistic period, focusing on the various schools of sculpture that emerged following Alexander the Great's conquests. This study addresses significant themes such as the shifts in artistic ideals, the regional characteristics of different schools, and notable works that exemplify the changes in technique and subject matter during
this period. The opening of the work introduces readers to the Hellenistic period, highlighting the prevailing view of artistic decline post-Alexander. Dickins discusses how this perception is often generalized, despite the existence of remarkable works that illustrate a nuanced understanding of artistic evolution. He lays the groundwork for an in-depth analysis of various artistic schools, starting with Pergamon, detailing the influence of economic factors and regional dynamics on the arts. This portion sets the stage for a comprehensive study of the major developments in sculpture during a transformative era in Greek history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dickins, Guy, 1881-1916 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Gardner, Percy, 1846-1937 |
| Editor | Dickins, Mary |
| LoC No. | 21001531 |
| Title | Hellenistic sculpture |
| Credits |
Produced by Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NB: Fine Arts: Sculpture |
| Subject | Sculpture, Greek |
| Subject | Sculpture, Hellenistic |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63242 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 471 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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