Sculpting Myths

Sculpture served as a powerful medium for societies to express their beliefs and immortalize heroes. For example, depictions of Greek gods like Zeus or Norse figures like Odin offer insights into ancient worldviews. The book emphasizes the intricate relationship between art and culture, highlighting how sculptures are not merely artistic representations but complex cultural artifacts.

Structured thematically, it progresses through different types of mythological figures—gods, heroes, monsters—exploring how various cultures represented them. This approach allows for a comparative analysis of mythological sculptures across diverse cultures, revealing the cultural and historical contexts in which these works were created.