Greek Sculpture: The Classical Period: A Handbook Apr 2026

John Boardman’s "Greek Sculpture: The Classical Period: A Handbook" (Thames & Hudson) provides a comprehensive overview of the shift from rigid Archaic forms to idealized, naturalistic art in Greece, featuring over 400 illustrations. The text, praised by University College, Oxford, covers crucial developments such as contrapposto, the severe style, and highlights iconic works like the Parthenon Marbles and the Discobolus, University College, Oxford . Greek Sculpture: The Classical Period