Publisher's Synopsis
Here is an indispensable guide for anyone embarking on cruise or trip around the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. Read about the art and architecture of the ancient Greeks, whose world once extended from the shores of Asia Minor and the Black Sea through the Aegean islands to Crete and Sicily in the West. Dr. Greg Smith draws on his experiences as an excavator and Classical archaeologist to give you information on:
Ancient Greek History and Politics
The Greek City-State
The Spread of the Architectural Orders
Why Greek Buildings and Temples look the way they do
The Mysteries of the Parthenon
The Evolution of Monumental Greek Sculpture
The Role of the Romans in Preserving Greek art
Why Pottery is so Important to Archaeologists
The Changing Styles of Pottery and Pottery Art
The Long Lost World of Greek Painting
Rather than a guide to a particular place, The Traveler's Guide to Greek Archaeology is a reliable reference that can be used in any museum, ancient building or archaeological site to enhance the reader's understanding and appreciation of the wonders that they see...
