The Acropolis History
Where Man and the Gods Meet
Published on 1. March 2023
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-618-218-016-7 (ISBN)
Description
Prompted by a visit to the Acropolis and its Museum, an amazing journey to the ancient world and its secrets begins. A curious student overwhelms a veteran archaeologist with his questions and, together, they try to discover the hidden secrets of the monuments.
Their walk among the ancient buildings of the site and the Museum's exhibits gives them the opportunity to discuss about the relationship between the ancient and the modern city, the historical phases and the adventures of the Acropolis, the emergence of Democracy, and the glorious battles fought during the Persian Wars.
In addition, they attempt to interpret the building programme of Pericles, converse with great historical figures, and meet known and unknown protagonists who conceived, designed and built the great monuments: From the inspired politicians, the ingenious architects and the pioneering artists, to the extraordinary craftsmen and indefatigable slaves.
The student and his teacher, aided by colourful images and reconstructions, enjoy a stroll through space and time, reviving the monuments and values of this glorious era, and connecting them with the challenges of our time.
Their walk among the ancient buildings of the site and the Museum's exhibits gives them the opportunity to discuss about the relationship between the ancient and the modern city, the historical phases and the adventures of the Acropolis, the emergence of Democracy, and the glorious battles fought during the Persian Wars.
In addition, they attempt to interpret the building programme of Pericles, converse with great historical figures, and meet known and unknown protagonists who conceived, designed and built the great monuments: From the inspired politicians, the ingenious architects and the pioneering artists, to the extraordinary craftsmen and indefatigable slaves.
The student and his teacher, aided by colourful images and reconstructions, enjoy a stroll through space and time, reviving the monuments and values of this glorious era, and connecting them with the challenges of our time.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Athens
Greece
Target group
Children/juvenile
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
illustrated in colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 290 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
725 gr
ISBN-13
978-618-218-016-7 (9786182180167)
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Panos Valavanis is professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Athens, teaching and researching in the fields of Classical vase painting, topography of ancient Athens, Classical architecture, Greek athletics and ancient Greek technology. He is especially interested in the dissemination of current research to the wider public.