{"title":"T. H. Carpenter","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of ancient art and mythology through the works of T. H. Carpenter. A respected name in the realm of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Carpenter invites readers to delve into the intricate interplay between mythical storytelling and artistic expression in ancient Greece. His insightful book, \u003cem\u003eArt and Myth in Ancient Greece\u003c\/em\u003e, serves as a window into the past, revealing how myths were depicted and interpreted through art forms that have withstood the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eT. H. Carpenter combines a wealth of scholarly knowledge with engaging narrative to bring ancient art to life for both casual readers and avid students of history. His detailed analysis provides a deeper understanding of the cultural and social contexts in which these ancient works were created. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado of classical studies or just beginning your journey into the ancient world, Carpenter's books are an invaluable addition to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-and-myth-in-ancient-greece-by-t-h-carpenter-9780500204542","title":"Art and Myth in Ancient Greece","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Greek myths are so much part of our culture that we tend to forget how they entered it in the first place. Visual sources—vase paintings, engraved gems, and sculpture in bronze and stone—often pre-date references to the myths in literature, or offer alternative, unfamiliar tellings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn some cases, visual art provides our only evidence, as there is no surviving account in ancient Greek literature of such important stories as the Fall of Troy or Theseus and the Minotaur. \u003cem\u003eArt and Myth in Ancient Greece\u003c\/em\u003e by T. H. Carpenter is the first comprehensive, scholarly yet succinct survey of myth as it appears in Greek art. Copiously illustrated, it is an essential reference work for everybody interested in the art, drama, poetry, or religion of ancient Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith this handbook as a guide, readers will be able to identify scenes from myth across the full breadth of archaic and classical Greek art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 297 illustrations in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076052893932,"sku":"9780500204542","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1866283482366.jpg?v=1765189726"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/t-h-carpenter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}