The Greeks in Asia - Rilegato

Boardman, John

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ISBN 10: 0500252130 ISBN 13: 9780500252130

Casa editrice: Thames & Hudson, 2015

Riassunto

From Britain’s most distinguished historian of ancient Greek art comes this account of the influence of Greek communities and their culture through Central Asia, India, and Western China, from the Bronze Age to the rise of Islam.John Boardman examines a wealth of art and artifacts as well as literary sources to reveal the remarkable influence of Greek culture on peoples—Anatolians, Levantines, Persians, Asiatics, Indians, and Chinese—whose civilizations were far older, with their own strong traditions in government, the arts, and daily life.The Greeks were not empire builders. They did not seek to conquer or rule. However, they were highly literate and adept at trade; they spread a monetary economy through Eurasia; their religion was easily adapted to that of others; their art developed a narrative form that was to be dominant for centuries to come; and their poets and philosophers were widely respected outside their homeland. As Boardman notes, “They are an odd phenomenon in world history. Through their travels they came to leave a very distinctive imprint on the lives and arts of many distant peoples.”

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Recensione:

Undoubtedly an erudite book, the product of a lifetime's research and reflection. --Current World Archaeology

This attractively illustrated Thames & Hudson hardback draws on a lifetime's experience and research. --Society of Antiquaries

Broadman has written a learned book, displaying an enormous and enviable range --Journal of Greek Archaeology

L'autore:

John Boardman, Lincoln Professor Emeritus of Classical Archaeology and Art at Oxford University, has written widely on the art and archaeology of ancient Greece. His previous books include The Greeks Overseas, The History of Greek Vases, The World of Ancient Art, and others.

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• Editore: Thames & Hudson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0500252130
• ISBN 13: 9780500252130
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 240