Description
The story of an object once described as 'the finest Greek vase there is', of the culture that produced it, and of the remarkably enduring influence of the scenes depicted on it.
About the Author
Nigel Spivey is Senior Lecturer in Classical Art and Archaeology at Cambridge, and the author of Songs on Bronze: The Greek Myths Made Real (2005) and Classical Civilization (2015). He presented the TV series How Art Made the World (2005).
Reviews
Beautifully illustrated [and] enjoyable... You will come away from this book knowing more about the Sarpedon krater and the civilisation that created it' * Daily Telegraph *
In his pursuit of the Sarpedon motif, Spivey proves a diligent detective and an engaging storyteller as he puts together his case * Times Literary Supplement *
Book Information
ISBN 9781786691613
Author Nigel Spivey
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Head of Zeus
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC