The prehistoric figures from the Cyclades have ‘a tranquility of style
that speaks to us of great art,’ says Colin Renfrew in The Cycladic Spirit
(Thames & Hudson, pp 207, £32). He explores their history and
archaeology, with reference to the Nicolas P. Goulandris collection, Museum
of Cycladic Art, Athens.
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