Author Description

The contributions of ancient Greece to modern life cannot be overestimated; they comprise everything from the basic form of American democracy, to literary forms such as poetry and plays, to paintings, pottery, naturalistic sculpture, and architecture. This oversized book, written by an expert in the field, showcases the extraordinary range and depth of the culture that the Greeks created as seen in its artistic creations. Beautiful color photographs of masterworks from the Parthenon to imperial portraiture evoke a magical world in which art and beauty reigned supreme.