Everyday Life in Ancient Greece: A Social History of Greek Civilization and Culture, Shown in 250 Magnificent Photographs, Sculptures and Paintings - Couverture souple

Rodgers Nigel

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ISBN 10 : 1780191464 ISBN 13 : 9781780191461

Editeur : Southwater, 2012

Synopsis

The Art and Architecture of Ancient Greece Offer an illustrated account of classical Greek buildings, sculptures and paintings, that are shown in 200 photographs and drawings. This title provides a visual study of iconic Greek buildings and temples, including the Parthenon and the Acropolis, the Sanctuary of Delphi and the great temples of Olympia. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A social history of Greek civilization, its culture, arts and beliefs, with 180 magnificent images. From the daily life of slaves and citizens to the importance of sport and Olympic Games, this is an absorbing account of every aspect of Greek society. Discover the glory that was Greece and how the people of Athens and Sparta lived and worked during this cultural peak of world history. Explore the myths and legends and the revolutionary innovations by Euclid, Ptolemy and Archimedes in technology, medicine and science.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Nigel Rodgers has written widely on history, philosophy and art. Among his recent published works are Rome: The Greatest Empire, The Roman Army, Roman Architecture and A Military History of Ancient Greece (all published by Southwater). He has written Incredible Optical Illusions (Simon and Schuster), The Traveller s Atlas (Apple Press); Churchill (Hodder); and Hitler (Hodder), and, with Mel Thompson, Philosophers Behaving Badly (Peter Owen) and Understand Existentialism (Teach Yourself/Hodder).

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Southwater
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1780191464
• ISBN 13: 9781780191461
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128