"A monumental work on the art and culture of one of the world's most breathtaking cities!" In commemoration of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, 20 of the foremost Greek scholars have set about to celebrate, with prose and illustration, 2,500 years of Greece's most famous city - Athens. This unique work, with its collection of rare drawings and photographs, explores Athens from its Ancient beginnings to the city's rebirth as the bustling, modern capitol of the Greek nation. The reader is invited to view many beautiful ...
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"A monumental work on the art and culture of one of the world's most breathtaking cities!" In commemoration of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, 20 of the foremost Greek scholars have set about to celebrate, with prose and illustration, 2,500 years of Greece's most famous city - Athens. This unique work, with its collection of rare drawings and photographs, explores Athens from its Ancient beginnings to the city's rebirth as the bustling, modern capitol of the Greek nation. The reader is invited to view many beautiful illustrations that capture Athens' timeless architecture, mosaics, wall-paintings, and sculpture that have fascinated both ancient and modern travelers. Each scholar/author shares with us their special insight and knowledge into the many facets of the city's intriguing history. The text of this work is presented in seventeen well-written chapters that focus on the city's architecture, art, culture, monuments, landscape, history, and urban development. More than 500 illustrations (200+ color & 300+ b/w) recreate the magnificent past and present of the birthplace of Democracy and the origin of Western Thought and civilization.
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Fair. Spine has been repaired but shows small signs of damage; exlibrary hardcover book, with jacket, some light reader wear. Library stamps and stickers are present.
Add this copy of Athens: From the Classical Period to the Present Day to cart. $119.75, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Oak Knoll Pr.
Add this copy of Athens: From the Classical Period to the Present Day to cart. $194.93, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Oak Knoll Pr.
