Pheidias - Paperback

by John Galen Howard (Author)

Pheidias by John Galen Howard is a biography of the famous Greek sculptor and architect, Pheidias. The book traces the life and work of Pheidias, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest sculptors of ancient Greece. Howard provides a detailed account of Pheidias' artistic achievements, including his famous sculptures of Athena Parthenos and Zeus at Olympia. The book also explores the political and cultural context in which Pheidias worked, including his relationship with Pericles and the Athenian government. Throughout the book, Howard draws on a range of primary sources to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this important figure in the history of art. Overall, Pheidias is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek art and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.