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The Greek World: A Study of History and Culture

Robert Garland

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Description:The ancient Greeks, more than any other early culture, have give us the template for Western civilization, as seen in their superlative achievements in the fields of architecture, political theory, philosophy, science and art - not the least of which are their inventions of democracy and drama. In these 24 compelling lectures, Professor Garland guides you in a richly illuminating exploration of what the ancient Greeks have given us, and why they're still important to us today.This course delves into the origins of Greek civilization, the great Classical and Hellenistic periods, and takes you through the succeeding epochs of the Roman and Byzantine eras to the Renaissance, culminating with Greece's dramatic modern history.You'll discover the elements of Greek culture that have so deeply imprinted the west in examples such as: ●1●The Phenomenon of Hellenism - Learn how Greek culture flowered during the Classical Age, then spread through Alexander's conquests across the Mediterranean world.●2●Athenian Democracy - Grasp the features of democracy as it arose in Athens in the 5th century BCE as a bold political experiment.●3●Religion and the Olympians - Explore the nature of Greek religious belief, and the panoply of gods and goddesses, from Zeus, Apollo, and Dionysus to Athena, Aphrodite, and Persephone.●4●Greek Drama, Literature, and Philosophy - Study the plays of Aeschylus, Euripides, Sophocles, and Aristophanes; the essence of Homer's great epic poems; and the seminal ideas of philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.●5●Sculpture, Painting, and Architecture - Survey the techniques and aesthetics of Greek sculpture; discover the superlative qualities of Greek vase painting; and study the elements of Greek architecture that have so deeply impacted Western architecture and art.'THE GREEK WORLD' offers you a multilevel immersion in greek civilization, and an unforgettable view of the civilization, and unforgettable view of the extraordinary power ancient Greece exerts over the Western imagination.RUNNING TIME ⇒ 12hrs. and 44mins.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Greek World: A Study of History and Culture. To get started finding The Greek World: A Study of History and Culture, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: The Great Courses

Release: 2020

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Description: The ancient Greeks, more than any other early culture, have give us the template for Western civilization, as seen in their superlative achievements in the fields of architecture, political theory, philosophy, science and art - not the least of which are their inventions of democracy and drama. In these 24 compelling lectures, Professor Garland guides you in a richly illuminating exploration of what the ancient Greeks have given us, and why they're still important to us today.This course delves into the origins of Greek civilization, the great Classical and Hellenistic periods, and takes you through the succeeding epochs of the Roman and Byzantine eras to the Renaissance, culminating with Greece's dramatic modern history.You'll discover the elements of Greek culture that have so deeply imprinted the west in examples such as: ●1●The Phenomenon of Hellenism - Learn how Greek culture flowered during the Classical Age, then spread through Alexander's conquests across the Mediterranean world.●2●Athenian Democracy - Grasp the features of democracy as it arose in Athens in the 5th century BCE as a bold political experiment.●3●Religion and the Olympians - Explore the nature of Greek religious belief, and the panoply of gods and goddesses, from Zeus, Apollo, and Dionysus to Athena, Aphrodite, and Persephone.●4●Greek Drama, Literature, and Philosophy - Study the plays of Aeschylus, Euripides, Sophocles, and Aristophanes; the essence of Homer's great epic poems; and the seminal ideas of philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.●5●Sculpture, Painting, and Architecture - Survey the techniques and aesthetics of Greek sculpture; discover the superlative qualities of Greek vase painting; and study the elements of Greek architecture that have so deeply impacted Western architecture and art.'THE GREEK WORLD' offers you a multilevel immersion in greek civilization, and an unforgettable view of the civilization, and unforgettable view of the extraordinary power ancient Greece exerts over the Western imagination.RUNNING TIME ⇒ 12hrs. and 44mins.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Greek World: A Study of History and Culture. To get started finding The Greek World: A Study of History and Culture, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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