Myth Into Art: Poet and Painter in Classical Greece

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Myth Into Art: Poet and Painter in Classical Greece Shapiro, H. A. Summary Myth into Art is a comparative study of mythological narrative in Greek poetry and the visual arts. Myth into Art is a comparative study of mythological narrative in Greek poetry and the visual arts. Thirty of the major myths are surveyed, focusing on Homer, lyric poetry and Attic tragedy. On the artistic side, the emphasis is on Athenian and South Italian vases. The book offers undergraduate students an introduction both to mythology and to the use of visual sources in the study of Greek myth. Perfect for fans of Criticism, Arts & Photography, History & Criticism, Academic Sociology, Historical Study & Teaching, Art Criticism. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 220 pages · Paperback By Shapiro, H. A. Details ISBN: 9780415067935 Author: Shapiro, H. A. Format: Paperback Pages: 220 Language: English Publication date: 21 April 1994 Condition: Used – Like New About the authors Shapiro, H. A. and Harvey Alan Shapiro · Publisher: Psychology Press More about this book Reviews With 130 illustrations in the text. Myth Into Art is an introduction both to mythology and to the use of visual sources in the study of Greek myth. Show more