Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity explores the ways that classical artists portrayed a variety of myths. It explains how formulas were devised for certain stories; how new forms were created to reflect changes in interpretations; what links exist between myths depicted and with daily life and historical propaganda; and the influence of changing taste. Illustrated with examples from a wide range of media, this book strikes a balance between serious scholarly research and accessible, nontechnical presentation, offering a fresh approach to Greek and Roman mythological illustration.
Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity explores the ways that classical artists portrayed a variety of myths. It explains how formulas were devised for certain stories; how new forms were created to reflect changes in interpretations; what links exist between myths depicted and with daily life and historical propaganda; and the influence of changing taste. Illustrated with examples from a wide range of media, this book strikes a balance between serious scholarly research and accessible, nontechnical presentation, offering a fresh approach to Greek and Roman mythological illustration.
Part I. An Introduction: 1. Myths and images Part II. Transforming Words into Images: 2. Making myths recognisable 3. Choosing a moment 4. Epic expansiveness versus tragic focus Part III. Building Images: 5. Formulas and motifs 6. Transference of types 7. Creating compositions Part IV. Innovations, Developments and Connections: 8. Innovations inspired by poets 9. Innovations inspired by artists 10. Changing interests 11. History and myth in art 12. Life and myth in art Part V. Problems: 13. Showing what cannot be seen 14. Distinguishing one myth from another 15. Confusing one myth with another 16. Misunderstandings and muddles 17. Can the key to an image always be found? Glossary Appendices.
Part I. An Introduction: 1. Myths and images Part II. Transforming Words into Images: 2. Making myths recognisable 3. Choosing a moment 4. Epic expansiveness versus tragic focus Part III. Building Images: 5. Formulas and motifs 6. Transference of types 7. Creating compositions Part IV. Innovations, Developments and Connections: 8. Innovations inspired by poets 9. Innovations inspired by artists 10. Changing interests 11. History and myth in art 12. Life and myth in art Part V. Problems: 13. Showing what cannot be seen 14. Distinguishing one myth from another 15. Confusing one myth with another 16. Misunderstandings and muddles 17. Can the key to an image always be found? Glossary Appendices.
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