The book, which contains 50 illustrations, makes a coherent and important contribution to a subject of great current interest to classicists of all disciplines.
The Edinburgh Companion is a gateway to the fascinating worlds of ancient Greece and Rome. Wide-ranging in its approach, it demonstrates the multifaceted nature of classical civilisation and enables ...readers to gain guidance in drawing together the perspectives and methods of different disciplines, from philosophy to history, from poetry to archaeology, from art history to numismatics, and many more. Key features *written by experts in the field *contains basic and essential information clearly and concisely presented *gives an up-to-date overview of the classical world *guides readers to sources of current reference and further reading material *over 100 illustrations, maps and plans
Greek art Sparkes, Brian
Greece and Rome,
04/2011
Journal Article
Peer reviewed
A concise illustrated study of the material culture produced between 600 and 300 BC in Greece and in the lands with which Greeks came into contact. The first edition was published in 1991 and ...examined earlier research; this new edition concentrates on the research carried out over the past twenty years during which new discoveries have been made and old interpretations queried or overturned. It is organised chronologically in terms of media (free-standing sculpture; architectural sculpture; luxury items; ceramics) and will be particularly useful to students and teachers at all levels. The volume is indexed with a bibliography intended as a guide to further reading for specialists. (Quotes from original text)
