Athenian Red Figure Vases: The Classical Period (World of Art)

Books like this sing when then illustrations are superb. In this case, as much as I love this period of Greek art, the photos are not sharp and are too small to allow details to pop. Not sure who this book is intended for. The accompanying text is a bit academic, which is expected. But with poor illustrations, Red Figure Vases is difficult to tolerate. (Hint to publisher: Increase the book's size by 50% and ratings will increase proportionally.)

Good Book.

This is another John Boardman book covering Greek Art. This style starts during the late 6th century BC, flourishing in the 5th century BC. It was started by the Athenians, and some of the most famous Greek artists are Red Figure Vase painters. John Boardman is a master storyteller, and he is able to tell the story of the Red Figure painters without sounding too distant. His knowledge of such matters shows and he talks as if he really understands the motives of the artists. His dissemination of different artists and their schools will certainly help the layperson or the student of history. This is a Must Buy!

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