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Praxitèle
Under the direction of Jean-Luc Martinez, Alain Pasquier
Contributions by Michel Amandry, Michael Bennett, Geneviève Bresc-Bautier, Philippe Jockey, Isabelle le Masne de Chermont, Jean-Luc Martinez, Alain Pasquier
€ 39.90 tax included
Series
Albums du LouvreTechnical details
456 pages, paperback, 23 x 30 cm, 465 color illustrations.
Publication date
2007Award(s)
This book was awarded the Prix Mendelde by the Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres.
Related event
Catalogue of the exhibition held at the Musée du Louvre from March 23 to June 18, 2007.
Period
Ancient GreeceISBN French978-2-75720-047-6
French only
Co-publisher(s)
Somogy
The first Greek sculptor to dare portray a nude female, Praxiteles (4th century BC) remains one of the most famous artists of Antiquity. The works of this sculpture genius, venerated by Rome, were celebrated through the centuries. While showing the different facets of Praxiteles, this catalogue strives to understand the style and influence of this exceptional sculptor, whose masterpieces remain a reference in art history to this day.