Hellenistic Sculpture

"Hellenistic Sculpture" by Guy Dickins is a study that examines the changes in Greek art after Alexander the Great, specifically looking at different sculpture schools. The book explores how art changed during this time, focusing on things like new artistic ideas, regional differences between schools, and important sculptures that show changes in technique and what was being depicted. It starts by introducing the Hellenistic period and the common idea that art got worse after Alexander, although some works actually showed great artistic progress. The text then begins examining specific art schools, such as Pergamon, and their influence based on economics and location. This sets the stage for a full study of important changes in sculpture during an era of huge change in Greek history.