Origin of European Civilization: Greek Art

Author: Hu Zhang Ed.
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Shelley said, "We are all Greeks." The Western world is permeated with the traditions of Greek civilization. Greek art has contributed an unparalleled model to humanity with its unparalleled harmony and regularity, as well as its enduring humanistic spirit, solemnity, and tranquility. — Stanley Hoffmann We have found a unique way, a modern way of reading, a way to reawaken classic works. — Claude Dubois, Oxford University Professor This book is divided into six chapters, including: The Origins of Civilization, The Homeric Era, The Archaic Period, The Golden Age, The Hellenistic Period, and The Real Life of Ancient Greeks, introducing the history of European culture and the history of ancient Greek art.