Author: Richard Woff
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 9780892367061
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Discusses different gods and goddesses of ancient Greece that appear in stories, films, and art.
A Pocket Dictionary of Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses
Author: Richard Woff
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 9780892367061
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Discusses different gods and goddesses of ancient Greece that appear in stories, films, and art.
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 9780892367061
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Discusses different gods and goddesses of ancient Greece that appear in stories, films, and art.
Household Gods
Author: Alexandra Sofroniew
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606064568
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Daily religious devotion in the Greek and Roman worlds centered on the family and the home. Besides official worship in rural sacred areas and at temples in towns, the ancients kept household shrines with statuettes of different deities that could have a deep personal and spiritual meaning. Roman houses were often filled with images of gods. Gods and goddesses were represented in mythological paintings on walls and in decorative mosaics on floors, in bronze and marble sculptures, on ornate silver dining vessels, and on lowly clay oil lamps that lit dark rooms. Even many modest homes had one or more religious objects that were privately venerated. Ranging from the humble to the magnificent, these small objects could be fashioned in any medium from terracotta to precious metal or stone. Showcasing the collections in the Getty Villa, this book’s emphasis on the spiritual beliefs and practices of individuals promises to make the works of Greek and Roman art more accessible to readers. Compelling representations of private religious devotion, these small objects express personal ways of worshiping that are still familiar to us today. A chapter on contemporary domestic worship further enhances the relevance of these miniature sculptures for modern viewers.
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606064568
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Daily religious devotion in the Greek and Roman worlds centered on the family and the home. Besides official worship in rural sacred areas and at temples in towns, the ancients kept household shrines with statuettes of different deities that could have a deep personal and spiritual meaning. Roman houses were often filled with images of gods. Gods and goddesses were represented in mythological paintings on walls and in decorative mosaics on floors, in bronze and marble sculptures, on ornate silver dining vessels, and on lowly clay oil lamps that lit dark rooms. Even many modest homes had one or more religious objects that were privately venerated. Ranging from the humble to the magnificent, these small objects could be fashioned in any medium from terracotta to precious metal or stone. Showcasing the collections in the Getty Villa, this book’s emphasis on the spiritual beliefs and practices of individuals promises to make the works of Greek and Roman art more accessible to readers. Compelling representations of private religious devotion, these small objects express personal ways of worshiping that are still familiar to us today. A chapter on contemporary domestic worship further enhances the relevance of these miniature sculptures for modern viewers.
Roman Gods & Goddesses
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1622751590
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1622751590
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Author: Hugh Chisholm
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1090
Book Description
This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1090
Book Description
This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.
Greek and Roman Gods Stained Glass Coloring Book
Author: Arkady Roytman
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486469956
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
A sparkling way to color powerful gods of popular mythology, these 16 stained glass designs include Poseidon, the king of the sea; Zeus, the ruler of the sky whose weapon was a thunderbo
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486469956
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
A sparkling way to color powerful gods of popular mythology, these 16 stained glass designs include Poseidon, the king of the sea; Zeus, the ruler of the sky whose weapon was a thunderbo
Greek Gods & Goddesses
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1622751531
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1622751531
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.
Titans and Olympians
Author: Tony Allan
Publisher: Time Life Medical
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the myths and legends of the Greeks and Romans.
Publisher: Time Life Medical
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the myths and legends of the Greeks and Romans.
Greek and Roman [mythology]
Author: William Sherwood Fox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Classical
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Classical
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology
Author: Don Nardo
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 0756544793
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Describes the origins of the most important Greek myths along with the personalities and special powers of the major Greek gods and goddesses.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 0756544793
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Describes the origins of the most important Greek myths along with the personalities and special powers of the major Greek gods and goddesses.
Roman Gods, Heroes, and Mythology
Author: Patrice Sherman
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1532170726
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Romulus, founder of Rome; Minerva, the goddess of wisdom; and beautiful spirits called nymphs are well-known subjects of Roman mythology. Roman Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Roman mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1532170726
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Romulus, founder of Rome; Minerva, the goddess of wisdom; and beautiful spirits called nymphs are well-known subjects of Roman mythology. Roman Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Roman mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.