National Archaeological Museum Athens

Editor: Henry A. La Farge

Publisher: Newsweek

Edition: 1980

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 170

Size: 9 × 1 × 12 inches

Language: English

National Archaeological Museum Athens offers readers an introduction to the remarkable archaeological heritage preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

The museum houses one of the world’s most important collections of ancient Greek art and archaeological objects, representing a wide chronological range of Greek civilization. The book provides an accessible way to explore this cultural heritage through descriptions and illustrations of significant works within the museum’s collection.

Edited by Henry A. La Farge, the volume focuses on the artistic and historical significance of ancient Greek objects. The collection provides insight into the development of Greek art from early periods through the Classical and later eras.

One of the principal attractions of the museum is its extensive collection of sculpture. Greek sculpture is particularly important to the history of Western art because of its influence on later artistic traditions and its sophisticated treatment of the human figure.

The book also introduces readers to archaeological objects that reveal aspects of everyday life, religion, craftsmanship, burial practices, mythology, and political culture in ancient Greece.

Ancient Greek pottery and other decorative objects are especially valuable historical sources because their imagery can provide information about mythology, rituals, social life, warfare, and artistic conventions.

The archaeological material represented in the museum also demonstrates the development of Greek civilization over long periods. Changes in artistic style, materials, techniques, and subject matter can be observed through the objects preserved in the collection.

The volume is therefore useful not only as an art book but also as an introduction to archaeology and ancient history. Museum collections provide a direct connection to the physical remains of past civilizations, allowing modern readers to examine objects that survived from antiquity.

The National Archaeological Museum itself is particularly significant for the study of Greek civilization because its collections bring together artefacts from many different archaeological sites and periods.

For students and readers of Classical civilization, the book provides an accessible overview of important archaeological objects. For art enthusiasts, it offers a visual introduction to the development of Greek sculpture, pottery, and decorative arts.

The book is also appealing as a vintage illustrated museum publication. Published in 1980, it reflects the style of art and cultural publications produced during the period, making it suitable for collectors of older archaeological and museum books.

Published by Newsweek in 1980, this hardcover edition contains 170 pages and measures approximately 9 × 1 × 12 inches. Its large format is particularly suitable for displaying the photographs and illustrations of ancient artworks and archaeological objects.

• Edited by Henry A. La Farge
• Focuses on the National Archaeological Museum in Athens
• Published by Newsweek
• 1980 Edition
• Hardcover binding
• 170 pages
• Size: 9 × 1 × 12 inches
• Language: English
• Covers ancient Greek art and archaeology
• Features Greek sculptures and archaeological artefacts
• Explores Classical Greek cultural heritage
• Useful introduction to museum collections
• Suitable for students of archaeology and art history
• Attractive large-format illustrated reference
• Valuable addition to collections of Greek history and art

🔹 Collector’s Note

This 1980 Newsweek hardcover is an attractive large-format volume devoted to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens and the artistic heritage of ancient Greece. Its combination of archaeology, sculpture, ancient art, and cultural history makes it particularly suitable for collections of Architecture, Art, and History & Culture.