Laocoon

Laocoon: The Influence of the Group Since Its Rediscovery is a scholarly book written by Margarete Bieber. The book explores the history and impact of the ancient Greek sculpture known as the Laocoon group, which depicts the Trojan priest Laocoon and his sons being attacked by sea serpents. Bieber examines the sculpture's rediscovery in the Renaissance and its subsequent influence on art, literature, and philosophy. She also analyzes the sculpture's style and composition, drawing on her expertise as a leading art historian of the time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art and its impact on culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.