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A Companion to Greek Architecture (Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World)

By Margaret M. Miles (Editor)

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN
9781444335996, 9781118327609, 9781118327616, 1444335995
ASIN
B01H2KNH32
Language
english
Format
AZW3
Filesize
25 MB (26644284 bytes)
Pages
616\0
Library
Mobilism
Time added
2023-10-30 07:50:27

Description

A Companion to Greek Architecture provides an expansive overview of the topic, including design, engineering, and construction as well as theory, reception, and lasting impact.Covers both sacred and secular structures and complexes, with particular attention to architectural decoration, such as sculpture, interior design, floor mosaics, and wall paintingMakes use of new research from computer-driven technologies, the study of inscriptions and archaeological evidence, and recently excavated buildingsBrings together original scholarship from an esteemed group of archaeologists and art historiansPresents the most up-to-date English language coverage of Greek architecture in several decades while also sketching out important areas and structures in need of further research

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