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Dynamic symmetry: the Greek vase (1920)

Hambidge, Jay, 1867-1924 · New Haven, Yale Univ. Press · leaf 88

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Fig. 7- This point C fixes the width of the foot. The analysis is now complete, oris carried as far as is necessary. Dr. Caskey shows in his drawing of the kantharos, Fig. 8, the exact errorin the handle adjustment. The adjustnlent of these delicate handles must havebeen a problem because, even if… … Fig. 8. Kantharos in the Boston Museum.(Measured and drawn by L. D. Caskey.) he could never tell how much shrinkage in baking would disorganize his plans.In this case, however, the error of the handles makes no difference because thebowl is a similar shape to the whole. The writer has found that…

Vases, Greek

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