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The Sarpedon Krater: The Life and Afterlife of a Greek Vase Hardcover – Illustrated, September 26, 2019

by Nigel Spivey (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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Perhaps the most spectacular of all Greek vases, the Sarpedon krater depicts the body of Sarpedon, a hero of the Trojan War, being carried away to his homeland for burial. It was decorated some 2,500 years ago by Athenian artist Euphronios, and its subsequent history involves tomb raiding, intrigue, duplicity, litigation, international outrage, and possibly even homicide. How this came about is told by Nigel Spivey in a concise, stylish book that braids together the creation and adventures of this extraordinary object with an exploration of its abiding influence.
           
Spivey takes the reader on a dramatic journey, beginning with the krater’s looting from an Etruscan tomb in 1971 and its acquisition by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, followed by a high-profile lawsuit over its status and its eventual return to Italy. He explains where, how, and why the vase was produced, retrieving what we know about the life and legend of Sarpedon. Spivey also pursues the figural motif of the slain Sarpedon portrayed on the vase and traces how this motif became a standard way of representing the dead and dying in Western art, especially during the Renaissance.

Fascinating and informative, The Sarpedon Krater is a multifaceted introduction to the enduring influence of Greek art on the world.
 
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    240 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    University of Chicago Press
  4. Publication date
    September 26, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 1 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    022666659X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0226666594
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“Spivey scales mountains, hurtles into caves, treks across deserts, and submits to shock treatment for the eyes in the first few episodes of How Art Made the World. . . . In broaching questions about the genesis and meaning of art, [he] draws on some of the world’s best-known works of art and architecture for answers.” ― New York Times, on How Art Made the World

“A grand ‘traverse of classical civilization.’ . . . Anyone with the slightest curiosity about ancient classics will love this book.” ― Kirkus Reviews, on The Classical World

"This is art history (in the words of German art historian Aby Warburg) as a 'ghost story for adults': a kind of 'detective work' excavating the traces of antiquity in later art. In his pursuit of the Sarpedon motif, Spivey proves a diligent detective and an engaging storyteller." ― Times Literary Supplement

"The story of the Sarpedon Krater has been brilliantly told by Nigel Spivey, author and presenter of the BBC television series, How Art Made the World. Spivey traces the strange and wondrous journey of the Sarpendon Krater from ancient Athens in the sixth century B.C.to the present." ― Art Eyewitness

About the Author

Nigel Spivey is a senior lecturer in classical art and archaeology at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of several books, including Understanding Greek Sculpture, Enduring Creation, The Classical World, and The Ancient Olympics. He also presented the major BBC/PBS series How Art Made the World.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Chicago Press; First Edition (September 26, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 022666659X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0226666594
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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P. L. McNamara
5.0 out of 5 stars In-depth study of this remarkable krater.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021
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Interested in ancient Greek pottery? This study provides understanding of the essentials regarding these beautiful and culturally informative artifacts and focuses on one of the finest surviving examples: Euphronios' realization of the death of Sarpedon, a powerful, moving episode from Homer's Iliad. Nigel Spivey offers context for the krater as well as for the myth of Sarpedon and its significance for ancient Greeks. A reader will come away wanting to see and study these pots (many American museums display at least a few) and their pictorial insights into the life and beliefs of a great ancient culture.
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Booger23
5.0 out of 5 stars Fine novel.
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Excellent novel!
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Alan Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars The Story Behind the "Hot Pot"
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2019
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At one point the Euphronios Krater - now more rightly known as the Sarpedon Krater - was the most notorious vase in the world. It caused a scandal when it was bought, because it was so obviously 'hot' from the ground and its notoriety meant that it was viewed by hundreds of thousands of visitors while it was in New York City (far more than will ever see it where it is now in Cerveteri). Now that the brouhaha has calmed down we have Nigel Spivey's well-written discussion, which manages to clarify all the questions anyone can have about the whole affair: from its illicit discovery, to the controversy over its purchase, to its return to Italy and, most importantly, to its meaning, both as a Greek pot and as a major piece of Western art history. And as an extra added plus, this very well produced book is remarkably inexpensive for what it is!
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Rübezahl
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2021
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Crime Story, Greek mythology, history of art and a touching ponder over death and mourning - great!.
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