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9781595341761 English 1595341765 The seminal bible on sacred Greek architecture written by North America#146;s preeminent architectural historian.When 'The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods' first appeared in 1962, it was hailed by the critics for it erudition, historical imagination and boldness. Subsequently, this comprehensive study of Greek temples and site-planning has been widely accepted as a landmark of architectural history, for it offers an inspired and arresting insight into nature and function of Greek sacred architecture. Vincent Scully, one of America's most brilliant and articulate scholars, understands the temples as physical embodiment of the gods in landscapesthat had for the Greeks divine attributes and sacred connotations. He explores the meanings inherent in the calculated interaction between man-made sculptural forces and the natural landscape, and he relates this interaction to our understanding of Greek culture from the pre-Greek Aegean to the Hellenistic period.Years of research and travel were devoted to 'The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods'. Scores of sites were restudied on the spot, including many lesser-known sanctuaries throughout the Hellenic world. The study includes reconstruction drawings, plans, and maps along with its richly illustrated, detailed discussions of major sites., The seminal guide to sacred Greek architecture by North America's preeminent architectural historian, This comprehensive study of Greek temples and site planning is a landmark of architectural history for its arresting insight into the nature and function of Greek sacred architecture. Vincent Scully, one of America's most articulate scholars, understands the temples as a physical embodiment of the gods in landscapes that had divine attributes and sacred meaning. Scully explores the calculated interaction between human-made sculptural forces and the natural landscape and relates this interaction to our understanding of Greek culture from the pre-Greek Aegean to the Hellenistic periods. Book jacket., When The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods first appeared in 1962, it was hailed by the critics for it erudition, historical imagination and boldness. Subsequently, this comprehensive study of Greek temples and site-planning has been widely accepted as a landmark of architectural history, for it offers an inspired and arresting insight into nature and function of Greek sacred architecture. Vincent Scully, one of America's most brilliant and articulate scholars, understands the temples as physical embodiment of the gods in landscapesthat had for the Greeks divine attributes and sacred connotations. He explores the meanings inherent in the calculated interaction between man-made sculptural forces and the natural landscape, and he relates this interaction to our understanding of Greek culture from the pre-Greek Aegean to the Hellenistic period. Years of research and travel were devoted to The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods. Scores of sites were restudied on the spot, including many lesser-known sanctuaries throughout the Hellenic world. The study includes reconstruction drawings, plans, and maps along with its richly illustrated, detailed discussions of major sites.
9781595341761 English 1595341765 The seminal bible on sacred Greek architecture written by North America#146;s preeminent architectural historian.When 'The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods' first appeared in 1962, it was hailed by the critics for it erudition, historical imagination and boldness. Subsequently, this comprehensive study of Greek temples and site-planning has been widely accepted as a landmark of architectural history, for it offers an inspired and arresting insight into nature and function of Greek sacred architecture. Vincent Scully, one of America's most brilliant and articulate scholars, understands the temples as physical embodiment of the gods in landscapesthat had for the Greeks divine attributes and sacred connotations. He explores the meanings inherent in the calculated interaction between man-made sculptural forces and the natural landscape, and he relates this interaction to our understanding of Greek culture from the pre-Greek Aegean to the Hellenistic period.Years of research and travel were devoted to 'The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods'. Scores of sites were restudied on the spot, including many lesser-known sanctuaries throughout the Hellenic world. The study includes reconstruction drawings, plans, and maps along with its richly illustrated, detailed discussions of major sites., The seminal guide to sacred Greek architecture by North America's preeminent architectural historian, This comprehensive study of Greek temples and site planning is a landmark of architectural history for its arresting insight into the nature and function of Greek sacred architecture. Vincent Scully, one of America's most articulate scholars, understands the temples as a physical embodiment of the gods in landscapes that had divine attributes and sacred meaning. Scully explores the calculated interaction between human-made sculptural forces and the natural landscape and relates this interaction to our understanding of Greek culture from the pre-Greek Aegean to the Hellenistic periods. Book jacket., When The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods first appeared in 1962, it was hailed by the critics for it erudition, historical imagination and boldness. Subsequently, this comprehensive study of Greek temples and site-planning has been widely accepted as a landmark of architectural history, for it offers an inspired and arresting insight into nature and function of Greek sacred architecture. Vincent Scully, one of America's most brilliant and articulate scholars, understands the temples as physical embodiment of the gods in landscapesthat had for the Greeks divine attributes and sacred connotations. He explores the meanings inherent in the calculated interaction between man-made sculptural forces and the natural landscape, and he relates this interaction to our understanding of Greek culture from the pre-Greek Aegean to the Hellenistic period. Years of research and travel were devoted to The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods. Scores of sites were restudied on the spot, including many lesser-known sanctuaries throughout the Hellenic world. The study includes reconstruction drawings, plans, and maps along with its richly illustrated, detailed discussions of major sites.