A Companion to Classical Receptions.
Examining the profusion of ways in which the arts, culture, and thought of Greece and Rome have been transmitted, interpreted, adapted and used, A Companion to Classical Receptions explores the impact of this phenomenon on both ancient and later societies. Provides a comprehensive introduction and o...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Hoboken :
John Wiley & Sons,
2011.
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| Series: | Blackwell companions to the ancient world. Literature and culture.
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| Summary: | Examining the profusion of ways in which the arts, culture, and thought of Greece and Rome have been transmitted, interpreted, adapted and used, A Companion to Classical Receptions explores the impact of this phenomenon on both ancient and later societies. Provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of classical reception - the interpretation of classical art, culture, and thought in later centuries, and the fastest growing area in classicsBrings together 34 essays by an international group of contributors focused on ancient and modern reception concepts and practicesCombines close readi. |
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| Item Description: | Part IV: Theory and Practice. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1094 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781444393774 1444393774 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |