A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume 1 (of 2)

A meticulously compiled reference, this volume surveys the British Museum’s collection of Archaic Greek and early Roman sculpture. Organized by region and site—from Mycenae and Phigaleia to the Parthenon’s famed pediments—the catalogue blends classic scholarship with the latest research, offering concise entries that note provenance, stylistic features, and comparative observations. Detailed illustrations accompany each description, while side notes clarify technical terms, Greek transliterations, and textual corrections, making the work both authoritative and accessible.

Designed for students, curators, and enthusiasts of ancient art, the book also dedicates a significant section to Greek reliefs, outlining the main interpretive debates surrounding their subjects. Its clear layout, comprehensive tables of contents, and helpful abbreviations guide readers through a rich visual and scholarly landscape, inviting deeper exploration of the sculptural heritage preserved in the museum’s halls.