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History of Ancient Pottery: Greek, Etruscan, and Roman. Volume 2 (of 2)

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"History of Ancient Pottery: Greek, Etruscan, and Roman. Volume 2 (of 2)" by H. B. Walters is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume specializes in the comprehensive examination of ancient pottery, focusing on the intricacies of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman ceramics. It covers various styles, themes, and techniques, making it a pertinent resource for those interested in ancient art and archaeology. The opening of the volume sets the stage for an extensive exploration of the topics presented on Greek vases. It introduces the relationship between vase decoration, mythology, and ancient literature, shedding light on how these artistic expressions not only reflect cultural beliefs but also serve as a significant source of historical knowledge. The content outlines the arrangement of the chapters that delve into various subjects from the Olympian deities to heroic legends and everyday life, establishing a framework for understanding the rich iconography that characterizes ancient pottery.

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  • Mythology, Classical, in art
  • Pottery, Greek
  • Pottery, Etruscan
  • Pottery, Roman
  • Pottery, Ancient

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HISTORY OF ANCIENT POTTERY
GREEK, ETRUSCAN, AND ROMAN

IN TWO VOLUMES
VOLUME II

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  1. Volume I of this text is available separately from Project Gutenberg at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48154
  2. Part III
  3. Part III
  4. Chapter XIII: Dionysos and Miscellaneous Deities
  5. Chapter XIV: Heroic Legends
  6. Chapter XV: Subjects from Ordinary Life
  7. Chapter XVI: Details of Types, Arrangement, and Ornamentation
  8. Chapter XVII: Inscriptions on Greek Vases
  9. Part IV
  10. Chapter XVIII: Etruscan and South Italian Pottery
  11. Chapter XIX: Terracotta in Roman Architecture and Sculpture
  12. Chapter XX: Roman Lamps
  13. Chapter XXI: Roman Pottery: Technical Processes, Shapes, and Uses
  14. Chapter XXII: Roman Pottery, Historically Treated; Arretine Ware
  15. Chapter XXIII: Roman Pottery (Continued); Provincial Fabrics
  16. Part III: The Subjects on Greek Vases
  17. Chapter XII: Introductory — The Olympian Deities
  18. Chapter XIII: Dionysos and Miscellaneous Deities
  19. Chapter XIV: Heroic Legends
  20. Book I: 187 ff. The dispute of Agamemnon and Achilles
  21. Book V: 95–296. Combat of Diomedes and Pandaros (a reminiscence of)
  22. Book VI: 215 ff. Diomedes and Glaukos exchanging arms: Stackelberg, pl. 11, 1
  23. Book VIII: 89 ff. Combat of Hector and Diomedes: Reinach, ii. 96
  24. Book IX: Achilles lying sick (apparently a contaminatio or confusion: of ix. 168 ff. and xviii. 35 ff.).[1394]
  25. Book X: 330–461. Episode of Dolon; his capture by Odysseus
  26. Book XIX: 1–18. Thetis and the Nereids bringing the armour to Achilles: (a) Riding on sea-monsters over the waves (all late vases)
  27. Book XXII: 188 ff. Achilles pursuing Hector round the walls of Troy
  28. Book XXIV: 16 ff. Achilles dragging Hector’s body past the: tomb of Patroklos
  29. Book X: 210 ff. Odysseus and Kirke (see J.H.S. xiii. p. 82)
  30. Book XXI: 393 — XXII. 5 ff. The slaying of the suitors: Berlin 2588 = Reinach, i. 217
  31. Book XXI: 393 — XXII. 5 ff. The slaying of the suitors: Berlin 2588 = Reinach, i. 217
  32. Chapter XV: Subjects from Ordinary Life
  33. Chapter XVI: Details of Types, Arrangement, and Ornamentation
  34. Chapter XVII: Inscriptions on Greek Vases
  35. Part IV: Italian Pottery
  36. Chapter XVIII: Etruscan and South Italian Pottery
  37. Chapter XIX: Terracotta in Roman Architecture and Sculpture
  38. Chapter XX: Roman Lamps
  39. Chapter XXI: Roman Pottery: Technical Processes, Shapes, and Uses
  40. Chapter XXII: Roman Pottery, Historically Treated; Arretine Ware
  41. Chapter XXIII: Roman Pottery (Continued); Provincial Fabrics

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This free edition of History of Ancient Pottery: Greek, Etruscan, and Roman. Volume 2 (of 2) by H. B. Walters & Samuel Birch comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #48155, released 2015-02-07. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: History - Ancient, Art, Archaeology & Anthropology.

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