Explore the fascinating realm of classical archaeology with our brand new edition of this authoritative textbook. Perfect for scholars, historians, and students alike, this fully revised second edition updates every chapter with the latest archaeological research, offering a comprehensive view of ancient cultures. The book features two new groundbreaking essays that delve into Greek and Roman art, contextualizing their significance within both ancient and modern frameworks. Each section is crafted to bolster critical thinking and encourage readers to engage deeply with ancient material culture. The unique paired essay format stimulates dialogue between the Greek and Roman worlds, fostering a rich exchange of ideas among scholars from diverse methodologies and historiographic traditions. With 548 well-structured pages, supplemented by maps, chronologies, diagrams, photographs, and insightful introductions, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about classical archaeology. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This textbook is crucial for fostering a deeper understanding of classical artifacts and their influence on contemporary society. Ideal for both academic settings and personal collections, it invites you to immerse yourself in the enduring legacy of the ancient world. Enhance your research or expand your knowledge with this essential purchase that bridges the gap between ancient history and modern interpretation.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781444336917
Year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 548


Description:
The fully revised second edition of this successful volume includes
updates on the latest archaeological research in all chapters, and
two new essays on Greek and Roman art It retains its unique,
paired essay format, as well as key contributions from leading
archaeologists and historians of the classical world.


Second edition is updated and revised throughout, showcasing
the latest research and fresh theoretical approaches in classical
archaeology

Includes brand new essays on ancient Greek and Roman art in a
modern context

Designed to encourage critical thinking about the
interpretation of ancient material culture and the role of modern
perceptions in shaping the study of art and archaeology

Features paired essays ? one covering the Greek world,
the other, the Roman ? to stimulate a dialogue not only
between the two ancient cultures, but between scholars from
different historiographic and methodological traditions

Includes maps, chronologies, diagrams, photographs, and short
editorial introductions to each chapter