Splendours of Ancient Greece
Furio Durando(Author)
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 20. October 1997
Book
Hardback
292 pages
978-0-500-01824-8 (ISBN)
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Description
The influence of Ancient Greece, the cradle of Western civilization, is still felt today in all spheres of modern life, from philosophy and politics to literature and art. This book explores the great wealth and cultural achievements of this civilization in colour photographs of buildings, works of art, cities and landscapes, all of which offer insights into the classical world. The text provides an historical framework to this era, from its beginnings in the Bronze Age in Minoan Crete, through the glories of 5th-century BC Athens and the invention of democracy, to the feats of Alexander the Great and the eventual Roman conquest of Greece. Further sections of the book include a detailed look at the riches of Greek art, from the prehistoric to the Hellenistic eras, and an examination of other aspects of Greek culture, including architecture, religion, theatre, sport and warfare. The book is completed by a tour taking in the cities of ancient Greece, from Athens, Olympia, Delphi and Delos, to Asia Minor and the Greek cities of southern Italy. These are brought to life by colour reconstructions and several fold-outs.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
390 colour and 40 b&w illustrations, diagrams, plans, maps, glossary
Dimensions
Height: 355 mm
Width: 255 mm
Weight
2540 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-01824-8 (9780500018248)
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