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Plato and the Art of his Time

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 February 2009

R. G. Steven
R. G. Steven
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The University, Manchester
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In this study it is proposed to illustrate Plato's statements about painting from what we know of contemporary artists and styles, and more particularly to show his condemnation of Athenian art of the late fifth century and his appreciation of Peloponnesian art of the early fourth century.

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The Classical Quarterly , Volume 27 , Issue 3-4 , July 1933, pp. 149 - 155
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Copyright © The Classical Association 1933

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