Main entry:

Buitron-Oliver, Diana.

Title & Author:

The Greek miracle : classical sculpture from the dawn of democracy : the fifth century B.C. / Diana Buitron-Oliver ; with contributions by Nicholas Gage [and others].

Publication:

Washington : National Gallery of Art, 1992.

Description:

164 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-164).
[Table of Contents] -- Statement from the Prime Minister of Greece / Constantin Mitsotakis -- Statement from the President of the United States / George Bush -- Foreword / Earl A. Powell III & Philippe de Montebello -- Lenders to the Exhibition -- Acknowledgments / Diana Buitron-Oliver -- Introduction / Nicolas Gage -- Map -- The Development of the Classical Style in Athens in the Fifth Century / Olga Palagia -- Art, Politics, and Thought in Classical Greece / Jerome J. Pollitt -- Athenian Democracy / Olga Tzachou-Alexandri -- Architecture in Fifth-Century Greece / Vassilis Lambrinoudakis -- The Human Figure in Classical Art / Angelos Delivorrias -- Ancient Greek Bronze Sculpture / Peter G. Calligas -- The Contribution of Ancient Drama to the Political Life of Athens / Daniil I. Iakov -- Reflections from the Golden Age / Robertson Davies -- Catalogue / Diana Buitron-Oliver -- Diagrams of Pediments -- Suggestion for Further Reading

Summary:

"The culture of the modern world is rooted in the legacy of fifth-century Greece. This golden age, which gave birth to a new tradition of government -- democracy -- that is still a model for the world today, also yielded unprecedented artistic creativity of a quality that has never been surpassed. This superbly produced volume accompanies a landmark exhibition celebrating the 2,500th anniversary of democracy, making it possible for Americans to experience this heritage through original works of classical Greek art, twenty-two of which have never been displayed outside Greece. Fifth-century Greek art and architecture reflected the perfection of the naturalistic image. The thirty-four classical works featured, all reproduced in full color in multiple views and accompanied by individual commentaries, represent the classical ideal of physical beauty equated with greatness of spirt. Types of sculpture include freestanding works dedicated as votive gifts in sanctuaries, large-scale marbles, small bronzes, a magnificent series of gravestones, and architectural decorations from four great temples of the period: the Temple of Aphaia on the island of Aegina, the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis, and the temple believed to have been constructed at Eretria. The individual works include such icons of the period as The Kritios Boy, The Contemplative Athena, Cavalry from the Parthenon Frieze, and Nike (Victory) Unbinding Her Sandal. Seven leading scholars, led by guest curator Diana Buitron-Oliver, have contributed essays on the development of the classical style, the political background of the period, architecture, the human figure in classical art, bronze sculpture, and the contribution of drama to the political life of Athens. Noted Canadian novelist Robertson Davies writes on how these classical works of art speak to us today, and former New York Times correspondent Nicolas Gage provides a thoughtful introduction that places the works in historical context. The Greek Miracle accompanies the exhibition organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Ministry of Culture of the Government of Greece. The exhibition and this volume illuminate the historic outburst of creativity sparked by the dawn of democracy and inspire new appreciation of this invaluable heritage that fortunately motivates American life today." -- Dust Jacket.

ISBN:

0894681869
9780894681868
0810933713
9780810933712

Subject:

Marble sculpture, Greek Exhibitions.
Bronze sculpture, Greek Exhibitions.
Sculpture en marbre grecque Expositions.
Sculpture en bronze grecque Expositions.
Bronze sculpture, Greek
Marble sculpture, Greek
Plastische kunst.
Oudheid.
Sculpture, Greek Greece
Marble sculpture, Greek Greece
Bronze sculpture, Greek Greece
Sculpture grecque Catalogues d'exposition.
Sculpture en marbre grecque Catalogues d'exposition.
Sculpture en bronze grecque Catalogues d'exposition.
Washington Expositions 1992.
4.890.
Greece Antiquities
Grèce Antiquités Catalogues d'exposition.

Form/genre:

Exhibition catalogues.
exhibition catalogs.
Exhibition catalogs
Catalogues d'exposition.

Added entries:

Gage, Nicholas, writer of introduction, contributor.
Mētsotakēs, Kōnst., writer of added commentary.
Bush, George, 1924-2018, writer of added commentary.
Powell, Earl A., III, writer of foreword.
De Montebello, Philippe, writer of foreword.
National Gallery of Art (U.S.)

Holdings:

Location: Library main 18087
Call No.: ID:93-B1273
Status: Available