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Pottier, Edmond
1855
1934
Pottier, E. (Edmond)
Harrison, Jane Ellen
1850
1928
Kahnweiler, Bettina
10002345
Douris et les peintres des vases grecs. English
Douris and the Painters of Greek Vases
Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
"Douris and the Painters of Greek Vases" by Edmond Pottier is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the art and significance of Greek vase painting, specifically exploring the contributions of the vase painter Douris and his contemporaries during the classical period. The narrative aims to illuminate the relationship between ancient Greek art and society while showcasing the intricate artistry that characterizes Greek ceramics. At the start of the book, the author discusses the broader context of Greek painting, emphasizing the absence of preserved works from significant ancient painters and the importance of vase painting as a medium that conveys the aesthetics of the time. Pottier introduces the unique qualities of Douris' art, noting how his work reflects everyday life and mythological themes without merely serving as an illustration of literature. Through detailed observations, the opening establishes a framework for understanding the socio-economic conditions under which Douris operated as a craftsman and artist, while foreshadowing further explorations of Douris's artistic contributions and techniques throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Douris, active 6th century B.C.-5th century B.C.
Vase-painting, Greek
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Category: History - Ancient
Category: Art
Category: Archaeology & Anthropology
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