Description
These finely engraved illustrations of figures from ancient religion and mythology offer a compelling study, particularly in the light of the details imparted by the German scholar’s statement. Along with reproductions of the entire images from the original volume, this edition includes newly translated text and captions and an Introduction that relates fascinating details concerning the creator’s life. That is the first English-language version of Winckelmann’s classic, presenting not only a panorama of captivating sights from classical civilizations but also an incredible contribution to the literature of art history.