THE ART OF THE CYCLADES IN THE N. P. GOULANDRIS COLLECTION - Lot 144

THE ART OF THE CYCLADES IN THE N. P. GOULANDRIS COLLECTION Catalog of the prestigious exhibition held at the National Galleries of the Grand Palais from October 7, 1983, to January 9, 1984, showcasing masterpieces from the renowned collection of Nicolas and Dolly Goulandris. This exceptional collection allowed the French public to discover one of the most important private collections dedicated to Cycladic art. The book traces the development of Cycladic cultures in the 3rd millennium BCE through a remarkable collection of marble figurines, vases, metal objects, and obsidian tools. The famous idols with their refined forms—whose aesthetic profoundly influenced 20th-century modern art—are extensively reproduced and discussed in the book. Richly illustrated, this catalog remains a standard reference for the study of Aegean civilizations of the Bronze Age and Cycladic art.