Review of J. M. Hurwit, Artists and Signatures in Ancient Greece. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2015, Journal of Hellenic Studies 137 (2018). (original) (raw)

This review critically examines J. M. Hurwit's book on artists' signatures in ancient Greece, evaluating his treatment of signatures as data versus evidence, and assessing the disparities in signature practices across regions and periods. The review highlights the strengths of the book in synthesizing material while questioning its interpretative framework, particularly its reliance on quantitative analysis of rare signatures, which may overlook the qualitative aspects essential for understanding artistic identity and agency.