Aj scruffles online bookseller essex
  • home
  • contact
  • secret
Basket
Empty

Search

The Art of the Greeks


H. B. Walters


Methuen 1922

Binding:  Hardback  |  Condition: Good  | 

Terrific revised second edition of Walters' ambitious history of Greek Art, expanded to include 112 plates and 18 illustrations within the text. A panoramic view from the Bronze age to the hellenistic period encompassing architecture, religious and secular art and the techniques of sculpture, metalworking, gem-cutting, painting etc. With b/w plates and diagrams. Large 8vo. [xvi] 277pp. Green cloth with elaborate gilt decoration to spine. Brasenose college crest to cover. Previous owner's name to ffep. Very light spotting to front matter. Rubbing and sheflwear to edges. Otherwise clean and bright. Good.