Myths & legends [electronic resource] / Mari Griffith.
Griffith, Mari.; National Gallery (Great Britain)
2005
N7760 .G725 2005eb
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Title Myths & legends [electronic resource] / Mari Griffith.
Author Griffith, Mari.
ISBN 9781780340753 (electronic bk.)
1780340753 (electronic bk.)
Imprint London : National Gallery, 2005.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (80 p.) : col. ill.
Call Number N7760 .G725 2005eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 704.947
Summary Myths and legends, with their fantastical settings and parade of exotic creatures and beautiful immortals, have inspired some of the most popular works in the National Gallery Collection. The latest addition to the best-selling Pocket Guides series leads the modern viewer through this important aspect of Western art.
Note Description based on title page of print version.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references.
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Series Pocket guides (National Gallery (Great Britain))
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Foreword
Introduction
Myths and legends
Survival of the gods
Myths and morals
The lost classical spirit
The uses of myths
Private pleasures
Political agendas
Public image
Sources for myths
Mythological characters
Gods and goddesses
Nymphs and maidens
Heroes, demi-gods and princes
Hybrids and monsters
Conclusion
Glossary
Further reading.

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