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Distorted Ideals in Greek Vase-Painting: The World of Mythological Burlesque
David Walsh
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Description for Distorted Ideals in Greek Vase-Painting: The World of Mythological Burlesque
paperback. This book examines Greek vase-paintings that depict humorous, burlesque, and irreverent images of Greek mythology and the gods. Num Pages: 445 pages, 144 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; ACG; AFC; AFP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 249 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1020.
This book examines Greek vase-paintings that depict humorous, burlesque, and irreverent images of Greek mythology and the gods. Many of the images present the gods and heroes as ridiculous and ugly. While the narrative content of some images may appear to be trivial, others address issues that are deeply serious. When placed against the background of the religious beliefs and social frameworks from which they spring, these images allow us to explore questions relating to their meaning in particular communities. Throughout, we see indications that Greek vase-painters developed their own comedic narratives and visual jokes. The images enhance our understanding ... Read more
This book examines Greek vase-paintings that depict humorous, burlesque, and irreverent images of Greek mythology and the gods. Many of the images present the gods and heroes as ridiculous and ugly. While the narrative content of some images may appear to be trivial, others address issues that are deeply serious. When placed against the background of the religious beliefs and social frameworks from which they spring, these images allow us to explore questions relating to their meaning in particular communities. Throughout, we see indications that Greek vase-painters developed their own comedic narratives and visual jokes. The images enhance our understanding ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
1020g
Number of Pages
445
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107669659
SKU
V9781107669659
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About David Walsh
David Walsh is a Visiting Research Scholar in the School of Arts, Histories and Cultures at the University of Manchester.
Reviews for Distorted Ideals in Greek Vase-Painting: The World of Mythological Burlesque
'... highly readable ... Walsh has offered up a publication that is both solid and timely.' American Journal of Archaeology '... a mature, judicious and very readable account ...' Times Literary Supplement 'Anyone interested in ancient humor will be off to a good start with Walsh's book.' Classical World 'Based on a catalogue of 144 vases, over half of them ... Read more