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Author Woodford, Susan.

Title Images of myths in classical antiquity / Susan Woodford
Published New York : Cambridge University Press, 2002

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Description 305 pages : illustrations
Contents Part I. An Introduction: 1. Images and myths -- Part II. Transforming Words into Images: 2. Making myths recognisable. 3. Choosing a moment. 4. Epic expansiveness vs. tragic focus -- Part III: Building Images: 5. Formulas and motifs. 6. Transference of types. 7. Creating compositions -- Part IV. Innovations, Developments and Connections: 8. Innovations inspired by poets. 9. Innovations inspired by artists. 10. Changing interests. 11. History and myth in art. 12. Life and myth in art -- Part V. Problems: 13. Showing what can't be seen. 14. Distinguishing one myth from another. 15. Confusing one myth with another. 16. Misunderstandings and muddles. 17. Can the key to an image always be found?
Summary Myth was the single most popular source for picture making in antiquity. Greek and Roman artists faced a number of challenges in conveying stories in static images. Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity explores the ways that classical artists portrayed a variety of myths. It explains how formulas were devised for certain stories; how these inventions could be adapted, developed and even transferred to other myths; how new forms were created to reflect changes in interpretations; how one myth could be distinguished from another; what links there exist between myths depicted and with daily life and historical propaganda; and the influence of changing tastes, among other issues. Fully illustrated examples are drawn from a wide range of media used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Striking a balance between serious scholarly research and accessible, nontechnical presentation, this book offers a fresh approach to Greek and Roman mythological illustration
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Art and mythology.
Art, Greek.
Art, Roman.
LC no. 2002073727
ISBN 0521788099 paperback
0521782678 hardback