The influence of Ancient Greece, the cradle of Western civilization, reverberates today in many 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.

Greece : Splendours of an Ancient Civilization

History

DURANDO, Furio

Ancient Civilizations

Gardners Books

Many stunning colour photographs, reconstruction drawings and maps introduce the general reader to the architectural and artistic wonders of ancient Greece, from prehistory to the arrival of the Romans. Buildings, artefacts, wall-paintings, sculptures, tombs and sacred sites are all clearly discussed and illustrated.

Greece: Splendours of an Ancient Civilization

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Thames and Hudson

Ancient Greece: The dawn of the Western world

Barnes&Noble Books

Archaeologist Durando tells the story of the culture, civilization and art of ancient Greece, tracing the course of Greek art and architecture from the abstract purity of the Cycladic idols to the perfection of the Classical era, through the mannerism of the Hellenistic period. Extensively illustrated with color photographs of Greek ruins, reconstructions of significant architectural monuments in their original settings, and artifacts and sculptures, the volume concludes with an archaeological tour of significant sites throughout Greece, Asia Minor, and Magna Graecia. Oversize: 10.25x14.25

Ancient Greece: The Dawn of the Western World

Metro_Books

À la découverte des civilisations disparues

ALBANESE, Marilia

KOCHAV, Sarah

LONGHENA, Maria

BOURBON, FABIO

MERCHIONNE, Guiseppina

VIOLA, Desideria

CORRADI, Guido Massimo

TIRADITTI, Francesco

DEMICHELIS, Sara

Photography & Video

GRUND

Con esta guía se puede hacer un viaje inolvidable por la cuna de la civilización occidental. Todos los recorridos están especialmente concebidos para que el viajero comprenda la civilización griega gracias a sus mapas y dibujos.

Grecia (Guías Monumentales) (Spanish Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Martín, Inés

Archaeology

Libsa

Discover Greece. A text that is accessible to people who have no familiarity with the subject, written in a clear style.

Ancient Greece. The Dawn of Western World

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Ancient Greece

White Star

This book represents a visual and spiritual journey o the sites of ancient Italian divilizations in a search for Italy's remote roots. Magnificent photographs of dozens of archaeological sites and museum pieces are accompanied by short, clear and scientifically accurate texts. It represents another chance to discover, or rediscover, the legacy of our past. This volume is a major work dedicated to the Italy of the past, written, photographed and printed in Italy.

Ancient Italy: Splendours of the Archaeological Sites and the Art Masterpieces of the Past

White Star Editions

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