| Ancient Terracottas from South Italy and Sicily in the J. Paul Getty Museum Contributor(s): Ferruzza, Maria Lucia (Author) |
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ISBN: 160606486X ISBN-13: 9781606064863 Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum OUR PRICE: $71.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Sculpture & Installation - Art | History - Ancient & Classical - Art | Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General |
| Dewey: 733.309 |
| LCCN: 2015042795 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.6" W x 10.9" (1.80 lbs) 250 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the ancient world, terracotta sculpture was ubiquitous. Readily available and economical--unlike stone suitable for carving--clay allowed artisans to craft figures of remarkable variety and expressiveness. Terracottas from South Italy and Sicily attest to the prolific coroplastic workshops that supplied sacred and decorative images for sanctuaries, settlements, and cemeteries. Sixty terracottas are investigated here by noted scholar Maria Lucia Ferruzza, comprising a selection of significant types from the Getty's larger collection--life-size sculptures, statuettes, heads and busts, altars, and decorative appliqu s. In addition to the comprehensive catalogue entries, the publication includes a guide to the full collection of over one thousand other figurines and molds from the region by Getty curator of antiquities Claire L. Lyons. Reflecting the Getty's commitment to open content, Ancient Terracottas from South Italy and Sicily in the J. Paul Getty Museum is available online at www.getty.edu/publications/terracottas and may be downloaded free of charge in multiple formats. For readers who wish to have a bound reference copy, this paperback edition has been made available for sale. |