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Britain's most distinguished historian of ancient Greek art recounts what the Parthenon and its sculptures meant to the citizens of 5th-century BCE Athens.

The exploration of Greek art as perceived by non-Greek cultures reveals a complex interplay of acceptance and resistance across various regions, from Britain to China, between the eighth century BCE and early CE. John Boardman, a renowned archaeologist, investigates how these images were received, noting their success in places like Italy contrasted with their limited assimilation in regions with strong local traditions. In cultures such as the Buddhist east, Greek art inspired new styles, prompting reflections on the broader implications of image interpretation and cultural exchange.

Alexander's defeat of the Persian Empire in 331 BC captured the popular imagination, inspiring an endless series of stories and representations that emerged shortly after his death and continues today. An art historian and archaeologist, Boardman draws on his deep knowledge of Alexander and the ancient world to reflect on the most interesting and emblematic depictions of this towering historical figure.0Some of the stories in this book relate to historical events associated with Alexander's military career and some to the fantasy that has been woven around him, and Boardman relates each with his customary verve and erudition. From Alexander's biographers in ancient Greece to the illustrated Alexander "Romances" of the Middle Ages to operas, films, and even modern cartoons, this generously illustrated volume takes readers on a fascinating cultural journey as it delivers a perfect pairing of subject and author.

Recounting the influence of Greek communities and their culture through Central Asia, India and Western China, from the Bronze Age through to the rise of Islam, this book examines a wealth of art and artifacts as well as literary sources to reveal the remarkable influence of Greek culture.

Offering a survey of Greek vases, this book sketches their stylistic history. It explores the process of identifying artists; the methods of making and decorating the vases and the problems in doing so; the life of the potter; the pots' dissemination beyond Greece; and their functions in life, cult and as messengers of style and subject.

'From reviews of The Oxford History of the Classical World: the book is truly excellent the standard of the contributions is extraordinarily high ' -Observer' this book has no equal and would be difficult to better ' -Books and Bookmen

Focusing on the miniaturist art of gem engraving in ancient Greece, this comprehensive account spans from the early Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. It explores the historical context and artistic connections of engravings, revealing new insights into Greek myth and ichnography. The book details the evolution of studios in the Minoan and Mycenaean eras and categorizes Classical gem engraving by style and school, including a chapter on Greek works in the Persian Empire. Enhanced by enlarged plates, this revised edition serves as a vital reference for scholars and enthusiasts of Greek art.

This volume, written by staff of the State Hermitage, one of the world's finest museums, publishes Graeco-Roman antiquities kept there. Much of the material has been unearthed during the museum's field projects in Berezan, Myrmekion and Nymphaeum. Many items are published here for the first time. In addition, there are new studies and reinterpretations of well-known material. The book also contains reviews and notes on new publications on the Black Sea from Eastern and Western Europe and North America. The volume provides a good account of the manifold activities in which the staff of the Department of the History and Culture of the Ancient World, and of the Hermitage in general, are engaged. The book is very richly illustrated, with nearly 150 photographs, line drawings, maps etc.