The Greek Body by Ian Jenkins, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

The marble, bronze, and terra-cotta sculptures presented in this volume - outstanding highlights drawn from over six centuries of artistic production - demonstrate the diversity of Greek figural forms, from the idealized beauty of the Classical era to the individualized portraits of the Hellenistic period. Large, stunning details testify to the artists' skills in portraying cold, hard materials as warm, human flesh.-BOOK JACKET. | The Greek Body by Ian Jenkins, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters