Project Gutenberg 2019-07-18 Public domain in the USA. 142 Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) New York (City). Metropolitan Museum of Art New York (N.Y.). Metropolitan Museum of Art Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of 23002340 Shapes of Greek Vases Produced by Richard Tonsing, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Shapes of Greek Vases" by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) is a detailed publication exploring the various forms of ancient Greek pottery, produced during the early 20th century. This informative work is aimed at art enthusiasts and historians, and it showcases the craftsmanship and aesthetic principles behind Greek pottery, particularly during the sixth and fifth centuries B.C. The book likely focuses on both the functional and decorative aspects of vases, illustrating their importance in Greek culture. The content of the book is organized around several significant shapes of vases, such as amphorae, kraters, hydriae, and kylixes, each accompanied by illustrations and descriptions. It highlights the design elements and practical uses of these vessels, detailing their construction, decorations, and the cultural contexts in which they were used. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the harmonious proportions and refined artistry that characterize these vases, showcasing their role in both everyday life and ceremonial practices in ancient Greece. The vivid illustrations and thoughtful analysis make it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of art, history, and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Vases, Greek NK Text Category: History - Ancient Category: Art 62381 2025-07-24T04:11:36.505057 text/html 56026 2019-07-18T15:25:52 text/html 5899007 2025-07-24T04:11:40.560034 application/epub+zip 5897420 2025-07-24T04:11:37.829075 application/epub+zip 80190 2025-07-24T04:11:37.144109 application/epub+zip 5915814 2025-07-24T04:11:42.393126 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5908352 2025-07-24T04:11:39.875056 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 105328 2022-09-27T04:52:42.820955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 38034 2025-07-24T04:11:35.822109 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 38301 2019-07-18T15:25:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18433 2025-07-24T04:11:42.543026 application/rdf+xml 15240 2025-07-24T04:11:37.224073 image/jpeg 2759 2025-07-24T04:11:37.184056 image/jpeg 12696 2019-07-18T15:26:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 5870440 2019-07-18T15:26:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 5886869 2025-07-24T04:11:36.776142 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia