Sculpture - George Redford - Bog

Sculpture: Egyptian-Assyrian-Greek-Roman is a comprehensive book written by George Redford in 1892. The book explores the history and evolution of sculpture in four ancient civilizations: Egypt, Assyria, Greece, and Rome. The author examines the artistic styles, techniques, materials, and themes of each civilization, from the monumental sculptures of the Egyptian pharaohs to the realistic portraits of the Roman emperors.Redford provides detailed descriptions and analyses of some of the most famous sculptures from each civilization, including the Great Sphinx, the Assyrian reliefs at Nineveh, the Parthenon frieze, and the Laoco������n and His Sons statue. He also discusses the influence of each civilization on the development of sculpture in later periods, such as the Renaissance.The book is illustrated with over 200 black and white photographs and drawings of sculptures, as well as maps and diagrams to help readers understand the historical context and geography of each civilization. Overall, Sculpture: Egyptian-Assyrian-Greek-Roman is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of sculpture and the ancient world.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.