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The Ancient Greek World - People and Places
Nigel Rodgers
€ 38.33
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Description for The Ancient Greek World - People and Places
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrated with Over 500 Fine Art Paintings, Sculpture. BIC Classification: 1DVG; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 240 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1616.
Split into two parts, the book first traces the origin of the artistic achievements of Greece, describing the rise of Greek architecture through the Doric, Ionian and Corinthian styles. It also discusses and beautifully illustrates the sculptures, vase paintings and mosaics that adorned Greek buildings. The second section looks at how the ancient Greek belief system and philosophy underpinned its great achievements. Religion and mythology; the theatre; literature; philosophy, science and technology; athletics and sport; and work and leisure are all discussed, detailing the many wonders of Greece. Over 500 fine-art illustrations and photographs of temples, archaeological ... Read more
Split into two parts, the book first traces the origin of the artistic achievements of Greece, describing the rise of Greek architecture through the Doric, Ionian and Corinthian styles. It also discusses and beautifully illustrates the sculptures, vase paintings and mosaics that adorned Greek buildings. The second section looks at how the ancient Greek belief system and philosophy underpinned its great achievements. Religion and mythology; the theatre; literature; philosophy, science and technology; athletics and sport; and work and leisure are all discussed, detailing the many wonders of Greece. Over 500 fine-art illustrations and photographs of temples, archaeological ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Anness Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754817741
SKU
V9780754817741
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
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