Archaeology of Greece

An Introduction

Häftad, Engelska, 1996

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Beskrivning

An excellent book which should find a ready audience among teachers and students as the standard handbook for classes in Greek archaeology.―Classical OutlookWilliam R. Biers wrote The Archaeology of Greece to introduce students, teachers, and lay readers to the delights of exploring the world of ancient Greece. The great popularity of the first edition testifies to his success. In his preface to the second edition, Biers points out that, while the field of Greek archaeology may seem conservative and slow-moving, it has undergone major changes, especially in regard to work on the Bronze Age.The second edition brings information on all areas up to date, reflecting the most recent research, and it includes cross references to Perseus II, the interactive electronic data base on Archaic and Classical Greece.This edition includes new illustrations, some of recent finds, some of improved plans, and others added to enhance an explanation or to illustrate a point.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1996-08-15
Mått:208 x 244 x 18 mm
Vikt:1 361 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:356
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Cornell University Press
ISBN:9780801482809

Utforska kategorier

Arkeologiska perioder och områden inom Historia och arkeologi

Mer om författaren

William R. Biers is Professor in the Department of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Recensioner i media

Well-written and exceptionally well-illustrated.... An invaluable guidebook for people who want to visit Greece and understand what it is they are seeing.(Times Literary Supplement) An excellent book which should find a ready audience among teachers and students as the standard handbook for classes in Greek archaeology.(Classical Outlook) Biers' book is an excellent and comprehensive introduction to the subject; this new edition retains its original virtues of reliability, clarity and readability, and adds to its already generous quota of illustrations. It should continue to be a standard textbook for years to come.- Ruth Westgate (Classical Bulletin) For a history of the art of sculpture, painting, and architecture of Classical Greece and her immediate ancestors, The Archaeology of Greece is an excellent choice.(Archaeology Newsletter) Teachers, students, and travelers should be grateful to author and press for the timely production of a well-balanced, informative, and stimulating introduction.(Archaeology) William Biers' first edition of this book served well a generation of scholars and lay people alike as a standard introduction. A second edition of this valuable work is, therefore, most welcomed.... The Archaeology of Greece is the best general introduction to the subject. Biers' command of the subject, his engaging writing style, and the wealth of illustrations make this work in its second edition a joy to read and use.- Thomas V. Brisco (Southwestern Journal of Theology)

Innehållsförteckning

PrefacePreface to the Second EditionAbbreviations1. Archaeology in Greece2. The Minoans3. The Mycenaeans4. The Dark Ages5. The Geometric Period6. The Orientalizing Period7. The Archaic Period8. The Fifth Century9. The Fourth Century10. The Hellenistic AgeEpilogueSuggestions for Further ReadingSelect BibliographyGlossaryIndex