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That One Should Disdain Hardships
The Teachings of a Roman Stoic
Perennial wisdom from one of history’s most important but lesser-known Stoic teachers“He knew that all a philosopher could do was respond well—bravely, boldly, patiently—to what life threw at us. That's what we...
Principles of Roman Architecture
The architects of ancient Rome developed a vibrant and enduring tradition, inspiring those who followed in their profession even to the present day. This original book is the first to explore their approach to design. Mark...
The Sculptures of the Parthenon
Aesthetics and Interpretation
This generously illustrated book provides a complete overview of current knowledge about the sculptures of the Parthenon and suggests new interpretations of the ancient temple's sculptural creations. Margaretha Lagerlöf...
Origins of Classical Architecture
Temples, Orders, and Gifts to the Gods in Ancient Greece
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The Genesis of Roman Architecture
An important new look at Rome's earliest buildings and their context within the broader tradition of Mediterranean culture This groundbreaking study traces the development of Roman architecture and its...
Object Biographies
Collaborative Approaches to Ancient Mediterranean Art
A revealing look at ancient art in the Menil Collection that addresses the problem of objects lacking archaeological context This innovative anthology discusses a diversity of ancient Mediterranean objects...
How to Read Greek Sculpture
Featuring decorative, religious, and utilitarian objects from the Geometric period to the Hellenistic Age, this is the ideal introduction to Greek sculpture Introducing eight centuries of Greek sculpture, this...
Georgian Arcadia
Architecture for the Park and Garden
Explores the origins and evolution of Georgian landscape architecture, a period of innovative and diverse garden structures in which some of the era’s greatest architects experimented with different forms, styles, and new...
Development of Complex Societies in Southeastern Shandong, China
Settlement Patterns from the Neolithic to the Han Period
A comprehensive account of a pioneering archaeological project in the province of Shandong that transformed understandings of regional settlement patterns From 1995 to 2007, researchers from China and the United...
Ten Kings’ Clothes
Royal Danish Dress, 1596–1863
A richly illustrated glimpse into the magnificent collection of seventeenth-century men’s dress from the Danish kings’ wardrobesTen Kings’ Clothes: Royal Danish Dress, 1596–1863 presents the unparalleled...