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The birth of Greek art : from the Mycenaean to the Archaic Period / Roland Hampe, Erika Simon ; foreword by John Boardman

This study traces the origins of Greek art to the Mycenaean period, arguing for cultural continuity through the Classical age. It analyses architecture, metalwork, and pottery across several centuries, supported by over 500 illustrations.

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