Olympic Victor Monuments and Greek Athletic Art by Walter Woodburn Hyde
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Hyde, Walter Woodburn, 1871-1966
English
"Olympic Victor Monuments and Greek Athletic Art" by Walter Woodburn Hyde is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the genre of Greek sculpture, focusing specifically on the monuments erected at Olympia and throughout the Greek world to honor victorious athletes of the Olympic games. This examination is framed...
of the text, Hyde introduces the purpose of his study, which is to reconstruct the various types and poses of surviving remnants of these victor statues, as well as to explore the literary and archaeological sources that inform this research. He emphasizes the challenges present due to the limited number of surviving artifacts and the complexities involved in identifying these monuments, which were often destroyed or lost over time. The opening chapters set the stage for an exploration of early Greek athletics, the significance of victor monuments, and the stylistic and material aspects of the art form, outlining the structure and themes that will be explored in greater detail throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Betty Hernandez
3 weeks agoAt first glane, the arguments are well-supported by credible references. This has earned a permanent place in my collection.
Jackson Hill
6 days agoTo be perfectly clear, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
Mary Lee
2 months agoSurprisingly enough, the content strikes a great balance between detail and readability. Thanks for making this available.
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George Lopez
3 months agoAs an avid reader, the presentation of ideas feels natural and engaging. I appreciate the effort put into this.