Greek Myths

Gustav Schwab, Michael Siebler

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Taschen
17 February 2022

Art & design styles: Arts & Crafts style; Illustration; Religion & beliefs; Folklore, myths & legends

The Greek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying universal characteristics and truths - whether it be the courage of Perseus, the greed of Midas, the vaulting ambition of Icarus, the vengeance of Medea, or the hubris of Niobe. These traits are the basis for immortal dramas and rich narratives, as profound as they are entertaining, which form the bedrock of our culture and literature today and remain relevant and fascinating for all readers, young and old alike.

This edition contains 47 tales based on the most famous episodes in Greek mythology, from Prometheus, the Argonauts, and Theseus to the Trojan War and Homer's Odyssey. The individual texts are selected from the seminal work Sagen des klassischen Altertums (Gods and Heroes: Myths and Epics of Ancient Greece) by Gustav Schwab (1792-1850), and strikingly illustrated by 29 artists, among them outstanding representatives of the Golden Age of Book Illustration and the Arts and Crafts Movement, including Walter Crane (1845-1915), Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), William Russell Flint (1880-1969), and Virginia Frances Sterrett (1900-1930).

These illustrations are complemented by scene-setting vignettes for each story and a genealogical tree of Greek gods and goddesses by Clifford Harper, commissioned especially for this volume. Placing the tales in context, the book contains a historical introduction by Dr. Michael Siebler and is rounded off with biographies of all featured artists as well as an extensive glossary of ancient Greece's most famous protagonists. The heroism, tragedy, and theater of Greek mythology glimmer through each tale in this lavishly illustrated edition, awakening the gods and heroes to new life.

By: Gustav Schwab
Edited by: Michael Siebler
Imprint: Taschen
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 256mm, Width: 205mm,
Weight: 1.443kg
ISBN: 9783836584722
ISBN 10: 3836584727
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 17 February 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Greek Myths

Where would the Marvel films be without Gustav Schwab? A bow to the heroes of classical antiquity who, particularly in these times, find themselves in demand once again. * Süddeutsche Zeitung * TASCHEN's Greek Myths reimagines the fascinating world of Greek mythology for modern times. Through these legendary tales of gods and all-too-human heroes, Schwab's updated stories reveal all the feats, furies and foibles of the human condition. * CNBC * Even the lover of myth is in a sense a lover of wisdom, for the myth is composed of wonders. * Aristotle *