Skopas of Paros and his world : proceedings of the third International Conference on the Archaeology of Paros and the Cyclades, Paroikia, Paros, 11-14 June 2010

Abstract: 

The volume, includes a total of thirty-four scholarly papers, divided into four parts. Part I, entitled “Skopas of Paros and Earlier Parian Sculpture”, includes eight studies on the sculptor’s personality and work, and the latter’s relationship to the island and its previous sculptural output. Part II, entitled “Skopas the Architect”, contains nine papers on the artist’s architectural projects, and Part III, entitled “Skopas the Sculptor”, includes twelve papers on his art and the statues he created for various cities over the course of his long career. Finally, Part IV, entitled “The Impact of Skopas’ Work”, contains five papers on the influence that his art exerted during the ancient world.

Publication date: 
June 11, 2010
Publication type: 
Book