by Herbert Christian Merillat1973.
A veteran world traveler and art lover provides a foundation for a better understanding and appreciation of the scupture of great civilizations. In the West, the book covers works from Greece of the seventh century B.C. to Rodin, including Rome, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. In the East, it explores sculpture from India of the third century B.C. through China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Giving backgrounds in religious belief, philosophy, and social organization, together with the varied approaches to formal structure as they developed at different times and places. Illustrated with 187 photographs, this book provides the reader with a basis for enjoying one of the richest facets of man's culture. Pub by Dood, Mead & Co. in very good condition. Ex librarywith card and stamp 272 pp. Protective mylar cover.
Donatello Verrocchio Alinari Rosso Giovani Bologna Bernini Canova Pigalle Houdon Rodin Buddha Shiva Durga Vishnu
