Parthenon

Manufacturer Abrams Price RON 340.00 Seller Stilus Limba: ENGLEZA Descrierea editorului: This oversized book covers many aspects and perspectives of the Parthenon through 11 original essays by noted Greek scholars and writers. The structure is discussed and pictured as a relic of the past and as a monument to the foundations of democracy, architecture, and philosophy on which the modern Western world is built. YAs should find this book to be a tremendous resource for reports in practically any subject from technical drawing or U.S. government, to mathematics and warfare. Each illustration and photograph evokes the mystery of ancient times and the beginning of the modern era. By delving into this wonderful work, readers can experience the impact that this amazing structure has had on the lives of millions of people. The essays are quite detailed and thoughtfully written. One could readily return to Parthenon time and time again just to browse the countless pictures and diagrams or to find many insights and sources for further exploration. --Dino Vretos, formerly at Fairfax County Public Schools, VA Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. ISBN: 0810963140 / 365 de pagini