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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 726.1208
EAN num: 9780500051429
ISBN number: 0500051429
Label: Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 240
Printing Date: June 26, 2006
Publishing house: Thames & Hudson
Sale Popularity Level: 115538
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A spectacularly illustrated and complete survey of ancient Greek temples, combined with an up-to-date archaeological and historical introduction.
The great colonnaded temples of the ancient Greeks are the most impressive of all the monuments left behind by Greek civilization. As feats of design and construction they have never been surpassed, and the best-preserved examples—such as the Parthenon in Athens—still excite wonder and admiration.
Once there were hundreds of these glorious structures, dotted around the Mediterranean wherever the ancient Greeks settled and founded cities. No less than steeples or minarets today, they were instantly identifiable icons of an ancient religion and a way of life.
This book is the very first to tell the complete story, with hundreds of accompanying illustrations, from their debated origins in the Greek dark ages to their transformation at the end of antiquity. It also includes for the very first time in English a gazetteer of all the known colonnaded temples of the ancient Greeks. Summarizing the latest thinking on Greek temples, Tony Spawforth brings new discoveries to light and discusses not only the architecture but also the historical and cultural context of these unique buildings. The result is an authoritative source book and a compelling guide for scholars, students, and travelers, and for anyone with a desire to know more about the ancient world. 350 illustrations, 130 in color.
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Excellent overview of all the key Greek antiquities, with information on architecture and sculpture. It is remarkable to see reconstructions of how the temples and grounds looked when they were in use. More colour pictures would be welcome in a future edition.
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Really helpful book for classical archaeologists, also very good for those who would like to travel around Greece and see Greek Temples
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This book should all you need to know in a easy to read format. The illustration are great, the text provides details with out being dry. All in all worth the money if you need a good level of detail.
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