Author : Gregory A. Smith
Publisher : FriesenPress
ISBN 13 : 1460247906
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)
Book Synopsis The Traveler's Guide to Greek Archaeology by : Gregory A. Smith
Download or read book The Traveler's Guide to Greek Archaeology written by Gregory A. Smith and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2014-08-11 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is an indispensable guide for anyone embarking on cruise or trip around the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. Read about the art and architecture of the ancient Greeks, whose world once extended from the shores of Asia Minor and the Black Sea through the Aegean islands to Crete and Sicily in the West. Dr. Greg Smith draws on his experiences as an excavator and Classical archaeologist to give you information on: Ancient Greek History and Politics The Greek City-State The Spread of the Architectural Orders Why Greek Buildings and Temples look the way they do The Mysteries of the Parthenon The Evolution of Monumental Greek Sculpture The Role of the Romans in Preserving Greek art Why Pottery is so Important to Archaeologists The Changing Styles of Pottery and Pottery Art The Long Lost World of Greek Painting Rather than a guide to a particular place, The Traveler's Guide to Greek Archaeology is a reliable reference that can be used in any museum, ancient building or archaeological site to enhance the reader's understanding and appreciation of the wonders that they see.