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Economy of Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek coin of Demetrios Polyorchetes. Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
The economy of ancient Greece is somewhat of an enigma. Given the remoteness of ancient Greek civilization, the evidence is minimal and difficulties of interpretation abound. Ancient Greek civilization flourished from around 776 to 30 B.C. in what are called the Archaic (776-480), Classical (480-323), and Hellenistic (323-30) periods[2].
Writing
Representation of an animal sacrifice scene in Corinth, Greek 600 BC PaintingWood National Archaeological Museum Athens
Writing is the physical manifestation of a spoken language. It is thought that human beings developed language c. 35,000 BCE as evidenced by cave paintings from the period of the Cro-Magnon Man (c. 50,000-30,000 BCE) which appear to express concepts concerning daily life.
14 World Famous Domes / 10 Most Remarkable Opera Houses in the World
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14 World Famous Domes
Last updated on September 19, 2014 in Culture | 4 comments
A dome is a hemispherical structure usually forming a ceiling or roof. Dome structures made of various materials have been used throughout history by several different civilizations. In the ancient Near East domes were made as tombs of solid mounds. The Inuit in the Arctic created their igloos from blocks of compacted snow, generally in the form of a dome.
The silent halls of a forgotten era: Inside the magnificent empty spaces of Europe’s grandiose palaces
By BETH STEBNER, 4 October 2012
They were once filled with courtiers, kings, and other members of the aristocracy. But stunning images capture the silent galleries, corridors, and libraries of Europe in a whole new light.
1.8 Million Free Works of Art from World-Class Museums: A Meta List of Great Art Available Online
May 12th, 2016
Since the first stirrings of the internet, artists and curators have puzzled over what the fluidity of online space would do to the experience of viewing works of art. At a conference on the subject in 2001, Susan Hazan of the Israel Museum wonderedwhether there is “space for enchantment in a technological world?”
The 10 best works by William Blake / Philip Pullman: William Blake and me / The Sedgwick brothers’ top 10 facts about William Blake
On the eve of a major exhibition on the printmaker, painter and poet, Fiona Maddocks chooses her 10 favourite works
William Blake: Apprentice & Master is at the Ashmolean, Oxford, 4 December to 1 March 2015
The top 10 ancient Greek artworks / The 10 best disputed artworks
Palmyra in Photos: Ancient Gem of Syria
by Jan van der Crabben May 18, 2015 Photos0 Comments
Palmyra (also known as Tadmor) is mentioned frequently in the news, as the so-called Islamic State is advancing on this ancient gem of a ruined city in Syria. The formerly prosperous metropolis of Palmyra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with good reason. From 44 BCE to 272 CE, the city became a wealthy trade centre at the crossroads between Roman, Greek, and Persian cultures. Located in an oasis in the Syrian desert along key trade routes across the ancient world, it was an important hub for trade, and many caravans passed through this city, increasing its wealth. Its architecture and arts reflects this mix of styles and economic wealth.
150 unmissable arts events for 2015: the biggest films, best TV, starriest theatre, thrilling art, essential sounds and more
Coming in 2015 … (top row) Michael Gambon in Fortitude; Johnny Depp plays Mortdecai; Alexander McQueen at the V&A; Hokusai sweeps into Boston; (bottom row) Cara Delevingne stars in The Face of An Angel; Big Hero 6; Billy Connolly tours Australia; dance pop from Juce. Photograph: Guardian
Throw yourself into the new year with our bumper guide to the best of culture this spring
Guardian critics, Wednesday 31 December 2014
"Proust is important for everyone"
Thomas Luny, Fishing Craft Entering Teignmouth Harbour
In conversation with the sociologist Gilles Lipovetsky, novelist and Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa discusses the relative merits of "high" and "mass" culture in the contemporary world and defends the ideas explored in his recent book La civilización del espectáculo.
10 World Famous Statues
Written by touropia on October 2, 2009 in Culture, World – 4 Comments
Statues have been created by man since the prehistory for all kinds of reasons and in all sizes. One of the first statues, a 29.6 cm (11.7 inches) high sculpture called the Lion Man, was created almost 32,000 years ago. The original Seven Wonders of the World included two statues: The Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Zeus at Olympia. Today, statues have been erected all over the world representing everything from religious deities, historical events and influential people.
The famous statues in our list were are all indented to stand outside to face the elements, though some have been moved to a museum since their creation.
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