John Boardman Knihy

O řeckém umění vyšlo ve světěš už takové množství knih, že každou další, novou publikaci, berou zvláště odborníci do rukou s nedůvěrou a s obavami před opakováním nebo rozmělňováním běžně známých skutečností. A přece lze i na toto téma psát neotřele, zajímavě, z hlediska dnešního čtenáře, jak ukazuje tato nerozsáhlá syntéza, shrnující významné staré i nové poznatky o umění, jež stojí u kolébky evropské výtvarné tradice. Kniha podává přehled řeckého umění od archaické fáze až po helénismus. Nepojednává přitom jen o třech klasických odvětvích výtvarné činnosti, o architektuře, sochařství a malířství, ale velmi významné místo věnuje i ostatním oborům, jako např. keramice a toreutice, které toho o životě antických Řeků a jejich schopnostech leckdy povědí mnohem více než tzv. umění vysoké. Mimořádná úroveň textu je založena na obsáhlých znalostech, jež autor, anglický klasický archeolog, získal nejen studiem, ale i několikaletou praxí přímo v Řecku. Vhodně vybrané reprodukce, jež mají těsný vztah k textu, činí autorův výklad ještě zajímavější a názornější.

"Will undoubtedly become a standard work of reference."― Journal of Hellenic Studies Athenian black figure vases bear the work of consummate artists like Exekias, who depicted on them scenes of myth and everyday life that deepen our knowledge and understanding of Greek antiquity. John Boardman enables the reader to study the many aspects of the vases, and to grasp the essential style of a painter or group of painters, without having to consult a number of expensive, and not always easily accessible, publications. A final section is devoted to the mythological scenes and other decorative features of the vases. 385 black-and-white illustrations

The exploration of Greek art as perceived by non-Greek cultures reveals a complex interplay of acceptance and resistance across various regions, from Britain to China, between the eighth century BCE and early CE. John Boardman, a renowned archaeologist, investigates how these images were received, noting their success in places like Italy contrasted with their limited assimilation in regions with strong local traditions. In cultures such as the Buddhist east, Greek art inspired new styles, prompting reflections on the broader implications of image interpretation and cultural exchange.

Recounting the influence of Greek communities and their culture through Central Asia, India and Western China, from the Bronze Age through to the rise of Islam, this book examines a wealth of art and artifacts as well as literary sources to reveal the remarkable influence of Greek culture.

The creation of miniature intaglios or incised carvings which could be impressed on clay or wax was one of the earliest crafts of civilisation. To this the Greeks added relief cameos, while comparable skills were lavished on the decoration of metal finger rings. These artefacts record subjects of significance for their period and place but are also the direct expression of an artists skills and imagination. Engraved gems were collected first by the ancient Romans and then throughout the Renaissance were a source for knowledge of classical subjects and styles, when they were copied from Michelangelo to Rubens by the foremost artists of the day. The gemstones explored here are from a distinguished collection made in the earlier twentieth century by a notable connoisseur of ancient art. Many originate from named older European collections and were previously unknown to scholars and collectors. The authors have sought to offer a balanced selection of earlier eastern and Greek stones, alongside others from the neo-classical era. The book offers a survey of the finest products of the gems craft over millennia.

An illustrious scholar presents an elegant, concise, and generously illustrated exploration of Alexander the Great’s representations in art and literature through the ages John Boardman is one of the world’s leading authorities on ancient Greece, and his acclaimed books command a broad readership. In this book, he looks beyond the life of Alexander the Great in order to examine the astonishing range of Alexanders created by generations of authors, historians, and artists throughout the world—from Scotland to China. Alexander’s defeat of the Persian Empire in 331 BC captured the popular imagination, inspiring an endless series of stories and representations that emerged shortly after his death and continues today. An art historian and archaeologist, Boardman draws on his deep knowledge of Alexander and the ancient world to reflect on the most interesting and emblematic depictions of this towering historical figure. Some of the stories in this book relate to historical events associated with Alexander’s military career and some to the fantasy that has been woven around him, and Boardman relates each with his customary verve and erudition. From Alexander’s biographers in ancient Greece to the illustrated Alexander “Romances” of the Middle Ages to operas, films, and even modern cartoons, this generously illustrated volume takes readers on a fascinating cultural journey as it delivers a perfect pairing of subject and author.

Britain's most distinguished historian of ancient Greek art recounts what the Parthenon and its sculptures meant to the citizens of 5th-century BCE Athens.

„Eine lesbare und rundum kenntnisreiche Geschichte der antiken Kunst in einem Band“ ('FAZ'). Alle Bereiche der antiken Kunst sind vertreten: Architektur, (Vasen-)Malerei, Plastik, Kunsthandwerk und Münzen. Jedes der über 400, teilweise farbig abgebildeten Kunstwerke ist ausführlich beschrieben und kommentiert. Aus der Summe der Einzelinterpretationen entsteht eine lebendig zu lesende Geschichte der antiken Kunst. „Werkdeutung und historische Erzählung, die neuesten Erkenntnisse der Kunstgeschichte und Archäologie verbinden sich höchst publikumswirksam mit einer klaren, aus sich selbst verständlichen Darstellungsweise, ohne an Genauigkeit einzubüßen.“ (Gert Ueding, 'Die Welt')