Greek Vases in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Vol. 5 Book

The Getty Museum houses an exceptional collection of ancient painted vases. This volume, fifth in the series, follows the direction taken by preceding volumes by introducing previously unpublished information about the works. Most importantly for scholars and students of vase painting, these volumes provide additional access to the works through extensive illustrations, descriptions, and reconstructions.

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The sixth volume in a series that documents the vast collection of Greek vases in the Getty Museum. Eight essays by experts in the field (presented in English, German, or Italian) shed light on a number of objects from the Museum's fine collection of antiquities and include the identification of a new Corinthian painter, the publication of three Caeretan hydriai, the reconstruction of an important early krater, a treatment of a parody of a phlyax comedy on a South Italian vase, among other topics. Contains 165 b&w illustrations, 22 drawings, and 1 double gatefold. Lacks an index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)