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Plato and the Art of his Time

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 February 2009

R. G. Steven
Affiliation:
The University, Manchester

Extract

In this study it is proposed to illustrate Plato's statements about painting from what we know of contemporary artists and styles, and more particularly to show his condemnation of Athenian art of the late fifth century and his appreciation of Peloponnesian art of the early fourth century.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © The Classical Association 1933

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