Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
In 1999 the galleries of Greek and Roman sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art were refurbished, a process that has simply brought the statues to life. This Photographic Essay' of art dating from the 6th, 5th and 4th centuries BC exploits the effects that the artificial and natural light, floating in through skylights in the vaulted ceiling, has on the sculptures. The casting of shadows and other light effects soften what can be rather harsh and austere marble statues, transforming and reinventing them for a modern audience. The photographs are stunning and are accompanied by an introductory essay and notes on each artwork by Elizabeth J Milleker.
Synopsis
In 1999, the Metropolitan Museum's renowned collection of ancient Greek sculpture was reinstalled in dramatic new galleries. This book features specially commissioned photographs of these monumental marble sculptures in their new setting, which is beautifully enhanced by natural light.
An informative essay serves as an introduction to the Greek sculpture collection and complements these exquisite photographs, which feature details as well as overall views of sculptural groups. The images are in black and white, sepia, and color. An illustrated checklist provides informative descriptions of the sculptures from the author's personal perspective.
Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art