Life, Myth, and Art in Ancient Greece (Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum)
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (547 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892367733 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Ancient Greek culture is one of the vital wellsprings of Western civilization. Organized by themes such as Images and Imagination and Pride, Fate, Glory, each chapter includes a number of short sections on a particular topic as well as several specific features--concepts, individuals, or sites such as Mt. Life, Myth, and Art in Ancient Greece is a superbly illustrated guide to the ideas, beliefs, and achievements of this extraordinarily creative culture. Included in the book are the adventures and conflicts of heroes from Herakles to Odysseus; the stories of such gods as Apollo and Aphrodite; the Dionysian revels; the noble ideals of the Olym
Kosi Gramatikoff said Well written. Intelligently written - as compared to others I find by Getty
About the Author Emma J. . She is the author of "Worshipping Virtues: Personification and the Divine in Ancient Greece. Stafford is lecturer in the School of Classics at the University of Leeds
Emma J. . Stafford is lecturer in the School of Classics at the University of Leeds. She is the author of "Worshipping Virtues: Personification and the Divine in Ancient Greece