The Greeks inscribed their works of art and craft with labels identifying mythological or historical figures; bits of poetry; and claims of ownership. But no type of inscription is more hotly debated or more intriguing than the artists signature; which raises questions concerning the role and status of the artist and the work of art or craft itself. In this book; Jeffrey M. Hurwit surveys the phenomenon of artists signatures across the many genres of Greek art from the eighth to the first century BCE. Although the great majority of extant works lack signatures; the Greek artist nonetheless signed his products far more than any other artist of antiquity. Examining signatures on gems; coins; mosaics; wall-paintings; metalwork; vases; and sculptures; Hurwit argues that signatures help us assess the position of the Greek artist within his society as well as his conception of his own skill and originality.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. It was a nice innocent time many memories came flooding back from ...By Karen E VajdaMom my worked at Geauga Lake for 6 years. first at Balloon Darts then onto Fascination. It was back in the mid 60s into the early 70s. When the Schryers owned it it was such a family-like atomosphere everyone knew me watched out for me! I even remember them having me load the bullets in the cartridges for the rifle range getting paid 50 cents a can! After Funtime took over she went into the Foods part. It was a nice innocent time many memories came flooding back from my childhood from reading this book...GOOD MEMORIES!!! I remember going back a few years after she left still seeing familiar faces...among them Ed who ran the rifle range who was there FOREVER WONDERFUL "UNCLE" Bob a Deputy Sheriff who worked the park! BIG BUSINESS may have taken away GEAUGA LAKE. but NEVER my wonderful happy innocent childhood memories!4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Solid. good book on the History of Geauga LakeBy JOHN J PECKGood coverage and accurate history of Geauga Lake Park through the Funtime years. Some touching on Sea World and the Six Flags era for those wondering. Still brings a tear to my eye that the park is gone. but this is a great way to relive those memories.Im glad I was able to be part of history.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Excellent history of Geauga LakeBy Derek S. WiseExcellent history of Geauga Lake. focusing primarily on the years the park was operated by Fun Time. Post cards and photos with captions capture the heart of the park. This book is a must for any Geauga Lake fan or amusement park and roller coaster enthusiast.
