Images in Mind

Statues in Archaic and Classical Greek Literature and Thought

Auteurs

• Deborah Tarn Steiner

Paramètres

• 380 pages
• 14 heures de lecture

• Histoire
• Histoire du monde

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Exploring the significance of statues in ancient Greece, the book reveals how they influenced various aspects of life, including religion and politics. It highlights the unique ways ancient Greeks engaged with sculptures, viewing them as active participants rather than mere aesthetic objects. Through contemporary literary sources, the text uncovers how poets and philosophers utilized sculpture as a means of thought, providing insights into the cultural and intellectual context of the time.

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• Année de publication: 2002
• Reliure: (souple)