The Complete Greek Temples

The Complete Greek Temples
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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 examplesâ€”such as the Parthenon in Athensâ€”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 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 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.
Country USA
Brand THAMES & HUDSON LTD
Manufacturer Thames & Hudson
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780500051429
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780500051429
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	THAMES & HUDSON LTD
Manufacturer	Thames & Hudson
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780500051429
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780500051429
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Complete Greek Temples

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