“A masterly summary.”―The Times Literary Supplement The spread of Greek civilization through Europe and into Africa and the Near East began long before the classical period, long after Troy, Mycenae, and Knossos had fallen. This study gives an archaeologist’s view of one of the most important periods of European history, describing how, out of a time of reduced population and comparative penury, the Greeks set their sails north, south, east, and west to plant trading posts and colonies, to reap whatever harvest of materials and expertise the barbarian could offer, and to disseminate the benefits of their own rapidly developing and brilliant civilization. The book vividly demonstrates the value of archaeology to the historical record and indicates how much the arts and culture of classical Greece already owed to foreign influences. 332 black-and-white illustrations

The Greeks Overseas: Their Early Colonies and Trade

History

BOARDMAN, JOHN

Europe

Penguin??Books

Includes chapters on Etruscan &amp; Scythian visual arts.

Pre-Classical: From Crete to Archaic Greece

From the epic poems of Homer to the glittering art and architecture of Greece's Golden Age, to the influential Roman systems of law and leadership, the classical Greek world established the foundations of our culture as well as many of its most enduring achievements. Now, in this vivid volume, readers can embrace the spirit of the classical world, from the eighth to the first centuries B.C., a period unparalleled in history for its brilliance in literature, philosophy, and the visual arts. This work also treats the Hellenization of the Middle East by the monarchies established in the area conquered by Alexander the Great. The editors, all celebrated classicists, intersperse chapters on political and social history with sections on literature, philosophy, and the arts, and reinforce the historical framework with maps and historical charts. Moreover, the contributors-thirty of the world's leading scholars-present the latest in modern scholarship through masterpieces of wit, brevity, and style. Together with hundreds of excellent illustrations, these entries provide both a provocative and entertaining window into our classical heritage.

The Oxford History of Greece & the Hellenistic World

Murray, Oswyn

Griffin, Jasper

Ancient Civilizations

Oxford University Press

Softback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in good all round condition. 25 plates, 46 in colour

Greek Art

Arts & Photography

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

Oxford Univ. Press

"Authoritative and brilliantly illustrated. . . . The book recommends itself not only for its synthesis of existing knowledge, but also for its original ideas." ―The Daily Telegraph For most people there is no more satisfying expression of Greek art than its sculpture. It was the first, the only ancient art to break free from conceptual conventions for representing men and animals, and to explore consciously how art might imitate or even improve upon it. The first stages of this discovery, from the semi-abstract beginnings in the eighth century BC to the more representational art of the early fifth century, are explored and illustrated in this handbook.

Greek Sculpture: The Archaic Period: A Handbook

In his sequel to "Athenian Black Figure Vases, " John Boardman, Professor Emeritus at Oxford University, covers the invention of the "red figure" technique in about 530 BC. Professor Boardman illuminates the ancient art form by placing the painters and their vases within the history of Athens and the greater tradition of Greek mythology. 528 illus.

Athenian red figure vases: The archaic period : a handbook (The World of art)

History & Criticism

Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum: Great Britain, Fascicule 14Oxford, Fascicule 3

Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum: Great Britain, Fascicule 15Castle Ashby, Northampton

Photographs of the sculptures which decorate the Parthenon in Athens are accompanied by a discussion of the historical, social, and religious significance of the temple

The Parthenon and Its Sculptures

Sculpture

Univ of Texas Pr

THE PARTHENON & ITS SCULPTURE /ANGLAIS

Architecture

Thames&Hudson

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