Music in Ancient Greece: Melody, Rhythm and Life (Klavan Spencer A.)(Paperback)

Music in Ancient Greece: Melody, Rhythm and Life (Klavan Spencer A.)(Paperback)

Life in ancient Greece was musical life and in this perfectly pitched introduction, Spencer Klavan explores its origins, forms, and place in society. Soloists competed onstage for popular accolades, becoming centrepieces for cultural conversation and even leading Plato to recommend that certain

Elements of Music - Melody, Rhythm and Harmony (Martineau Jason)(Paperback / softback)

In this compact book, composer and pianist Jason Martineau presents the elements of music in clear and comprehensible terms. Packed with superb diagrams and a wealth of fascinating hard-to-come-by musical tips, this is a great primer, and an invaluable resource for novice and professional

Mothering and Motherhood in Ancient Greece and Rome (Petersen Lauren Hackworth)(Paperback)

Motherhood played a central role in ancient Greece and Rome, despite the virtual absence of female participation in the public spheres of life. Mothers could wield enormous influence as the reproductive bodies of society and, in many cases, of culture. Yet motherhood and acts of mothering have

Step Into... Ancient Greece (Tames Richard)(Paperback)

Children will be able to explore the ways of life in ancient times through the facts and practical projects in this volume, which is designed to provide understanding of the civilisations and people of Ancient

Slaves and Slavery in Ancient Greece (Forsdyke Sara)(Paperback)

Slavery in ancient Greece was commonplace. In this book Sara Forsdyke uncovers the wide range of experiences of slaves and focuses on their own perspectives, rather than those of their owners, giving a voice to a group that is often rendered silent by the historical record. By reading ancient

Music by the Numbers: From Pythagoras to Schoenberg (Maor Eli)(Paperback)

How music has influenced mathematics, physics, and astronomy from ancient Greece to the twentieth centuryMusic is filled with mathematical elements. The works of Bach are often said to possess a math-like logic, and Arnold Schoenberg, Iannis Xenakis, and Karlheinz Stockhausen wrote music explicitly

Homosexuality in Greece and Rome: A Sourcebook of Basic Documents (Hubbard Thomas K.)(Paperback)

The most important primary texts on homosexuality in ancient Greece and Rome are translated into modern, explicit English and collected together for the first time in this comprehensive sourcebook. Covering an extensive period-from the earliest Greek texts in the late seventh century b.c.e. to

Film, Philosophy, and Reality: Ancient Greece to Godard (Andersen Nathan)(Paperback)

Film, Philosophy, and Reality: Ancient Greece to Godard is an original contribution to film-philosophy that shows how thinking about movies can lead us into a richer appreciation and understanding of both reality and the nature of human experience. Focused on the question of the relationship

Music by the Numbers: From Pythagoras to Schoenberg (Maor Eli)(Pevná vazba)

How music has influenced mathematics, physics, and astronomy from ancient Greece to the twentieth century Music is filled with mathematical elements, the works of Bach are often said to possess a math-like logic, and Igor Stravinsky said musical form is close to mathematics, while Arnold

Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece (Chisholm Jane)(Paperback / softback)

This is a far-reaching history of Ancient Greece, from the early Minoans to the rise of Classical Greece and its conquest by the Macedonians. It includes detailed information on the key figures, battles and geography of the Ancient Greek Empire, as well as information on the day-to-day life of its

Classical Art: From Greece to Rome (Beard Mary)(Paperback)

The stunning masterpieces of Ancient Greece and Rome are fundamental to the story of art in Western culture and to the origins of art history. The expanding Greek world of Alexander the Great had an enormous impact on the Mediterranean superpower of Rome. Generals, rulers, and artists seized,

The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Greece (Morkot Robert)(Paperback)

The cradle of Western civilisation, Ancient Greece was a land of contradictions and conflict. Intensely quarrelsome and competitive, the Greek city-states consistently proved unwilling and unable to unite. Yet, in spite of or even because of this internal discord, no ancient civilization proved so

British Museum 101 Stickers! Ancient Greece(Paperback / softback)

Take a tour of ancient Greece in this vibrant sticker activity book from the British Museum! Add some statues to the Acropolis, fill the busy marketplace with people and pots and use stickers to fill the ancient Olympic games with

Rhythm in 5: Quick & effective rhythm activities for private music lessons (Cantan Nicola)(Paperback)

'Rhythm in 5 just makes sense because it is based on effective pedagogical foundations. Using the activities in this book will help students' learning become embodied which is essential for musical success. I would highly recommend this book to any teacher wanting to upgrade their teaching tool

The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece (Barringer Judith M.)(Paperback)

The Art and Archeology of Ancient Greece is an introductory-level textbook for students with little or no background in ancient art. Arranged chronologically in broad swathes of time, from the Bronze and Iron Ages through the Geometric, Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods, and concluding

Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome (Watson Lindsay C.)(Paperback)

Parting company with the trend in recent scholarship to treat the subject in abstract, highly theoretical terms, Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome proposes that the magic-working of antiquity was in reality a highly pragmatic business, with very clearly formulated aims - often of an exceedingly

How to Survive in Ancient Greece (Garland Robert)(Paperback)

The informative and engaging guide advises the historical traveler on local customs, religious beliefs, what to wear when traveling and the main sights to see.Imagine you were transported back in time to Ancient Greece and you had to start a new life there. How would you fit in? Where would you

Women's Life in Greece and Rome - A Source Book in Translation (Fant Maureen B. (independent scholar Italy))(Paperback / softback)

Ancient Greece (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

A retelling of Greek mythology and ancient history as recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Class 5-6 (age 10-12). This welcome new addition to Charles Kovacs' work contains legendary stories of mythical heroes and historic figures from the dawn of western civilization. Through the fearless

Controlling Desires: Sexuality in Ancient Greece and Rome (Ormand Kirk)(Paperback)

'Comprehensive, reader-friendly, richly detailed, forthright, subtle, and very clear, Controlling Desires is the only handbook on ancient sexuality that works persistently to offset modern readers' assumptions about sex and sexuality, to challenge the notion that sexuality is natural and universal,

Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece (Smith-Llera Danielle)(Paperback / softback)

Deeply religious, the ancient Greeks honored many gods and goddesses. The ancient Greeks believed these gods and goddesses had great power over the weather and the Earth. But they weren't all-powerful, and they had flaws. From Zeus to Athena, read about the family of gods and goddesses that the

Female Homosexuality in Ancient Greece and Rome (Boehringer Sandra)(Paperback)

This groundbreaking study, among the earliest syntheses on female homosexuality throughout antiquity, explores the topic with careful reference to ancient concepts and views, drawing fully on the existing visual and written record including literary, philosophical, and scientific documents. Even

Brief History of Ancient Greece - Politics, Society, and Culture (Pomeroy Sarah B.)(Paperback / softback)

Greek Mythology: A Complete Guide to Greek Mythology, Greek Gods, and Ancient Greece (Walsh Andrew)(Paperback)