Woodford, Susan

An introduction to Greek art by Susan Woodford( Book )

30 editions published between 1986 and 2015 in English and held by 941 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"The four centuries between the composition of the Homeric epics and the conquests of Alexander the Great witnessed an immensely creative period in Greek art, one full of experimentation and innovation. But time has taken its toll; damaged statues have lost their colour and wall paintings have been totally destroyed. And yet sympathetic study of surviving sculpture and of drawing on vases can give extraordinary insight into and appreciation of these once brilliant works This book, designed originally for students, introduces the reader to Greek sculpture and vase painting in the critical period from the eighth to the fourth centuries BC. The works discussed are generously illustrated and lucidly analysed to give a vivid picture of the splendor of Greek art. The up-dated second edition includes a new chapter examining art in Greek society, a timeline to help relate artistic development to historical events, an explanation of how dates BC are arrived at, a brief overview of Greek temple plans and a further reading list of recent books. This clear, approachable and rigorous introduction makes the beauty of Greek art more readily accessible and comprehensible, balancing description with interpretation and illustration, and is an invaluable tool to help develop insight, appreciation and comprehension"--

Looking at pictures by Susan Woodford( Book )

39 editions published between 1983 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Looking at pictures can be enjoyable, exciting or moving. Some pictures are easily appreciated at first glance, but others--often the most rewarding--require some explanation before they can be fully understood. This book is intended both to increase pleasure and stimulate thought, and tackles many aspects of looking at paintings. Starting with familiar ideas, Dr Susan Woodford moves on to explore subtler, less obvious concepts. For example, she shows how paintings can be appreciated as patterns on a flat surface and how the illusion of depth can contribute to an emotional effect; how ordinary objects can conceal hidden meanings; and how knowledge of tradition improves our understanding of revolutionary works.--From publisher description

Images of myths in classical antiquity by Susan Woodford( Book )

23 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and Chinese and held by 885 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Myth was the single most popular source for picture making in antiquity. Greek and Roman artists faced a number of challenges in conveying stories in static images. Exploring the ways that classical artists portrayed myths, this book offers a fresh approach to Greek and Roman mythological illustration

The Parthenon by Susan Woodford( Book )

25 editions published between 1981 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 872 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An account of the design, building, decoration, and eventual destruction of the temple dedicated to Athena, and aspects of Greek life and worship

Renaissance artists & antique sculpture : a handbook of sources by Phyllis Pray Bober( Book )

18 editions published between 1985 and 1991 in English and held by 759 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The Trojan War in ancient art by Susan Woodford( Book )

20 editions published between 1993 and 2003 in English and held by 530 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Renaissance artists & antique sculpture : a handbook of sources by Phyllis Pray Bober( Book )

16 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 273 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The authors, Professor Phyllis Bober and Dr Ruth Rubinstein, based their selection on the Census of Antique Works of Art and Architecture known in the Renaissance, begun at the Warburg Institute in London as a reference catalogue, but continuously extended thereafter and now transferred into a modern web-based database system accessible on the internet. The authors arranged their illustrative material and their encyclopaedic catalogue thematically, giving full descriptions and history of each antique work, listing Renaissance representations and adaptations, and citing relevant literature. In addition, the myths and legends featured in the classical works are retold briefly in each case to help the reader follow the narrative, particularly in the many sarcophagus reliefs reproduced

Corpus vasorum antiquorum by A. H Smith( Book )

in English and held by 120 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Grecia y Roma by Susan Woodford( Book )

12 editions published between 1982 and 1995 in Spanish and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Corpus vasorum antiquorum by British Museum( Book )

9 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 44 WorldCat member libraries worldwide