Douris And The Painters Of Greek Vases (1908) - Edmond Pottier - Bog

""Douris and the Painters of Greek Vases"" by Edmond Pottier is a book that explores the work of the ancient Greek vase painter Douris, as well as other notable painters of Greek vases. The book was originally published in 1908 and is considered a classic work on the subject. Pottier begins by providing a brief overview of the history of Greek vase painting and its evolution over time. He then focuses on the work of Douris, examining his style, techniques, and the themes he depicted in his vases. Pottier also discusses the influence of other painters on Douris and the ways in which he influenced later artists.The book includes numerous illustrations of vases, many of which are attributed to Douris or his contemporaries. Pottier provides detailed descriptions of each vase, pointing out the various elements of the design and explaining their significance. He also discusses the historical context in which the vases were created and the ways in which they were used in ancient Greek society.Overall, ""Douris and the Painters of Greek Vases"" is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the art of Greek vase painting. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek art, history, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.