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Book SynopsisThe Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai was built especially to protect the monuments in the burial complex of King Philip II and to facilitate the public's access to their splendid murals, original large-scale paintings of the Classical period. In the form of an ancient tumulus and encasing the monuments, this Museum-Mausoleum is dedicated to the memory of illustrious historical figures familiar to all. This guide to the Museum of the Royal Tombs takes the reader step by step on the tour of this particularly spare and austere, yet simultaneously atmospheric, exhibition of the treasures from these tombs, which are displayed in units. Impressive photographs accompany historical information and the presentation of the exhibits, transporting the visitor through space and time, in the footsteps of the remarkable flowering of culture in the land of Macedonia during Classical Antiquity. 154 colour illustrations. Greek language text.

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Book SynopsisThe Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai was built especially to protect the monuments in the burial complex of King Philip II and to facilitate the public’s access to their splendid murals, original large-scale paintings of the Classical period. In the form of an ancient tumulus and encasing the monuments, this Museum-Mausoleum is dedicated to the memory of illustrious historical figures familiar to all. This guide to the Museum of the Royal Tombs takes the reader step-by-step on a tour of this particularly spare and austere, yet atmospheric, exhibition of the treasures from these tombs. Impressive photographs accompany historical information and the presentation of the exhibits, transporting the visitor through space and time, in the footsteps of the remarkable flowering of culture in the land of Macedonia during Classical Antiquity. Russian language edition

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Book SynopsisMany visitors to the former royal estate at Tatoi know nothing about the identity of the buildings and the history of the estate that was the setting for crucial episodes of the recent national past. This tour in time and space, divided into brief sections each one dealing with a different aspect of Tatoi, provides an easy and pleasant introduction to Tatoi. Part I presents the historical dimension, while Part II guides the visitor around the estate and describes each one of the historical buildings. The work is lavishly illustrated with maps, photographs and architectural plans, as well as the author’s own drawings. 120 b&w illustrations. Text in GreekTable of ContentsΗ πρώτη επίσκεψη Γνωριμία με τον τόπο «Μία μεγαλειώδης περιοχή» Η επιλογή του Γεωργίου Α′ Δεκέλεια: Το Τατόι στην αρχαιότητα Ο Ερνέστος Τσίλλερ και η «ελληνοελβετική» πρώτη βασιλική έπαυλη Ένα πρότυπο κτήμα δημιουργείται Η άγρια πανίδα Γεώργιος Α΄: ο δημιουργός Λουδοβίκος Μύντερ: ο ιδανικός συνεργάτης Τα ρομαντικά κτίσματα των δεκαετιών 1880 και 1890 Διαδοχικές επεκτάσεις του βασιλικού κτήματος To έτος 1880 Η νέα βασιλική έπαυλη Τα μαγειρεία Ο κήπος Η οριοθέτηση του αυλικού τμήματος Το κτήριο των αξιωματικών της Ανακτορικής Φρουράς Ανάπλαση του παλαιού ανακτόρου – το «ανάκτορο Κωνσταντίνου» Το ξενοδοχείο Ο κοιμητηριακός ναός της Αναστάσεως Η επικοινωνία με την Αθήνα Καθημερινή ζωή της βασιλικής οικογένειας Η γέννηση και η βάπτιση του Γεωργίου Β΄ Δύο μυστήρια την ίδια ημέρα Οι άνθρωποι του κτήματος Θάνατος του Λουδοβίκου Μύντερ. Ο νέος διευθυντής Όθων Βάισμαν Προϊόντα παραγωγής του κτήματος Το «μαύρο ‘97» Οι επισκέπτες Η νύχτα της 14ης και το ξημέρωμα της 15ης Αυγούστου 1909 Η διαθήκη του Γεωργίου Α΄ Τα νέα κτίσματα (1910-1920) Το καλοκαίρι του 1915 Η πυρκαγιά της 30ής Ιουνίου 1916 Το κατευόδιο του βασιλιά (29-31 Μαΐου 1917) H αφήγηση ενός οκτάχρονου παιδιού (Ιούνιος 1917) Ο θάνατος του Αλέξανδρου (12/25 Οκτωβρίου 1920) Η Α’ Αβασίλευτη Δημοκρατία και το Τατόι (1924-1935) Tα νέα κτίσματα Οι άνθρωποι του κτήματος Ο Βασίλειος Δρούβας Παλινόρθωση Η ταφή των βασιλέων Κωνσταντίνου, Όλγας και Σοφίας Τα μνήματα των βασιλοπαίδων Νικολάου, Μαρίας και Χριστοφόρου Το μαυσωλείο Το Τατόι αλλάζει όψη Η βασιλική έπαυλη εκσυγχρονίζεται (1937-1939) Πόλεμος Κατοχή Αντάρτικο Δεκεμβριανά Τα φονικά Το Τατόι στο σημείο μηδέν Το δύσκολο ξεκίνημα Η ανασυγκρότηση Κτήρια και έργα επί βασιλείας Παύλου Α΄ Το Τατόι μόνιμη βασιλική κατοικία Μια κοινή ημέρα της βασιλικής οικογένειας στο σπίτι της Η αίθουσα κινηματογράφου Τα βασιλικά «προγεύματα» Έκτακτες και τακτές οικογενειακές και κοινωνικές συναναστροφές και εκδηλώσεις Φιλοξενούμενοι Η βασίλισσα Φρειδερίκη στο Τατόι Η ζωή των πριγκίπων Η «κουμπάρα» και οι αρχαιολογικές επιδόσεις των πριγκιπισσών Η ολοκλήρωση και η αγιογράφηση του ναού της Αναστάσεως Η βασιλική «απεργία» Το Τατόι, ένα από τα επίκεντρα της πολιτικής ζωής Θάνατοι: Ανδρέα, Φραγκίσκης, Ελένης του Νικολάου, Γεωργίου, Μαρίας Ο θάνατος του βασιλέως Παύλου Στο όριο των καιρών (6 Μαρτίου 1964 – 21 Απριλίου 1967) Η πιο ευοίωνη απαρχή Στο Παλαιόκαστρο Φιλοξενούμενοι και επισκέπτες - Κοινωνικές εκδηλώσεις Τα νέα κτίσματα Η συμφωνία του Τατοΐου Η νύχτα της 20ής και το ξημέρωμα της 21ης Απριλίου 1967 Προς την ημέρα του αντικινήματος Πορεία φθίνουσα Χάρτης κτήματος Τατοΐου Αντί οδηγού ξενάγησης Eυρετήριο

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Book SynopsisThis is not simply a guidebook to the Acropolis Museum: by presenting the works of art exhibited in the museum, it endeavours to resynthesize the history of the Sacred Rock as part of the cultural and the wider historical process of Athens. Following the sequence of the visitor’s tour of the museum, it is lavishly illustrated with photographs, as well as with numerous plans and reconstruction drawings, which enable the reader to understand each of the fragmentarily preserved works in its context. It also answers many of the questions raised in the discerning reader’s mind: what was the size and the population of ancient Athens? what is the meaning of the beasts represented on the large Archaic pediments? what do the Korai statues represent? why did the Erechtheion become so complex and what was the role of the Karyatids? why was the temple of Athena Nike built in the Ionic order? what led Pericles and his advisers to opt for the specific building programme and how were the major public works financed? why was it decided to place an Ionic frieze on the Doric Parthenon? what political messages were transmitted to Sparta through the sculptural decoration of the Parthenon?Table of ContentsATHENS IN THE MUSEUM BASEMENTS ASCENDING… to the exhibition space and the slopes of the Sacred Rock HOUSES AND MINOR SANCTUARIES Τhe sanctuary of Nymphe The Asklepieion The sanctuary of Dionysos and the theatre THE ACROPOLIS PREHISTORY THE ARCHAIC ACROPOLIS Τhe pediments Τhe ex-votos The korai THE ACROPOLIS DURING THE PERSIAN WARS Works in the ‘Severe Style’ THE CLASSICAL ACROPOLIS ΜONUMENTS OF THE SACRED ROCK OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM THE PROPYLAIA THE TEMPLE OF ATHENA or WINGLESS NIKE ΤHE ERECHTHEION The Karyatids and the frieze EX-VOTOS ON THE ACROPOLIS THE PARTHENON Historical and political background Architectural features THE SCULPTED DECORATION The metopes The frieze The role of the frieze Frieze and art Frieze and politics The coloration of the monuments Τhe pediments Stylistic and interpretative approach The akroteria of the Parthenon Τhe cult statue Ideology and politics in the Acropolis monuments BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book SynopsisThis is not simply a guidebook to the Acropolis Museum: by presenting the works of art exhibited in the museum, it endeavours to resynthesize the history of the Sacred Rock as part of the cultural and the wider historical process of Athens. Following the sequence of the visitor’s tour of the museum, it is lavishly illustrated with photographs, as well as with numerous plans and reconstruction drawings, which enable the reader to understand each of the fragmentarily preserved works in its context. It also answers many of the questions raised in the discerning reader’s mind: what was the size and the population of ancient Athens? what is the meaning of the beasts represented on the large Archaic pediments? what do the Korai statues represent? why did the Erechtheion become so complex and what was the role of the Karyatids? why was the temple of Athena Nike built in the Ionic order? what led Pericles and his advisers to opt for the specific building programme and how were the major public works financed? why was it decided to place an Ionic frieze on the Doric Parthenon? what political messages were transmitted to Sparta through the sculptural decoration of the Parthenon?Table of ContentsATHENS IN THE MUSEUM BASEMENTS ASCENDING… to the exhibition space and the slopes of the Sacred Rock HOUSES AND MINOR SANCTUARIES Τhe sanctuary of Nymphe The Asklepieion The sanctuary of Dionysos and the theatre THE ACROPOLIS PREHISTORY THE ARCHAIC ACROPOLIS Τhe pediments Τhe ex-votos The korai THE ACROPOLIS DURING THE PERSIAN WARS Works in the ‘Severe Style’ THE CLASSICAL ACROPOLIS ΜONUMENTS OF THE SACRED ROCK OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM THE PROPYLAIA THE TEMPLE OF ATHENA or WINGLESS NIKE ΤHE ERECHTHEION The Karyatids and the frieze EX-VOTOS ON THE ACROPOLIS THE PARTHENON Historical and political background Architectural features THE SCULPTED DECORATION The metopes The frieze The role of the frieze Frieze and art Frieze and politics The coloration of the monuments Τhe pediments Stylistic and interpretative approach The akroteria of the Parthenon Τhe cult statue Ideology and politics in the Acropolis monuments BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book SynopsisThe thirteen-centuries-old church of Hagia Sophia, dedicated to the Holy Wisdom of God, has been the focus of scholarly interest and debate since the nineteenth century, generating a remarkably rich bibliography both Greek and foreign. However, until now there was no publication aimed at the visitors to this monument. This book fills the need for an informative guidebook, examining all aspects of the subject of the history of the church, its decoration, and its reception throughout history. Greek language editionTable of ContentsHAGIA SOPHIA IN TIΜE AND PLACE THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AT THE TIΜE OF FOUNDATION AND DECORATION OF THE CHURCH THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE CHURCH THE DECORATION OF THE CHURCH AT DIFFERENT PERIODS THE ΜOSAICS THE EMPERORS CONSTANTINE AND IRENE AND THE BISHOP THEOPHILOS, THE SPONSORS FOR THE MOSAICS ON THE SANCTUARY VAULT THE VIRGIN AND CHILD IN THE APSE OF THE SANCTUARY THE GREAT MOSAIC OF THE ASCENSION IN THE DOME, A WORK OF GREAT INSPIRATION THE VIRGIN WITH THE ANGELS FACIAL AND STYLISTIC REPRESENTATIONS OF THE APOSTLES THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE FIGURES THE INSCRIPTIONS, ARCHBISHOP PAUL AND HIS RELATIONSHIP TO THE MOSAICS WALL-PAINTINGS FROΜ THE 11TH CENTURY BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book SynopsisThe thirteen-centuries-old church of Hagia Sophia, dedicated to the Holy Wisdom of God, has been the focus of scholarly interest and debate since the nineteenth century, generating a remarkably rich bibliography both Greek and foreign. However, until now there was no publication aimed at the visitors to this monument. This book fills the need for an informative guidebook, examining all aspects of the subject of the history of the church, its decoration, and its reception throughout history.Table of ContentsHAGIA SOPHIA IN TIΜE AND PLACE THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AT THE TIΜE OF FOUNDATION AND DECORATION OF THE CHURCH THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE CHURCH THE DECORATION OF THE CHURCH AT DIFFERENT PERIODS THE ΜOSAICS THE EMPERORS CONSTANTINE AND IRENE AND THE BISHOP THEOPHILOS, THE SPONSORS FOR THE MOSAICS ON THE SANCTUARY VAULT THE VIRGIN AND CHILD IN THE APSE OF THE SANCTUARY THE GREAT MOSAIC OF THE ASCENSION IN THE DOME, A WORK OF GREAT INSPIRATION THE VIRGIN WITH THE ANGELS FACIAL AND STYLISTIC REPRESENTATIONS OF THE APOSTLES THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE FIGURES THE INSCRIPTIONS, ARCHBISHOP PAUL AND HIS RELATIONSHIP TO THE MOSAICS WALL-PAINTINGS FROΜ THE 11TH CENTURY BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book SynopsisDesigned to be a useful travel companion, this book’s descriptions and interpretative analyses help show the monuments in a new way, through an understanding of the historical, artistic and political events that contributed to their creation. Through the text and the illustrations we get to know the gods and heroes who were worshipped on the Acropolis, the leaders who envisaged the major projects, the artists who brought them to fruition, as well as the innovative ideas they applied, and the Athenian citizens who admired and enjoyed these achievements. 95 colour illustrations.Table of ContentsAthens THE ANCIENT CITY THE MUSEUM AND THE BASEMENTS THE EXHIBITS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE RAMP The Sanctuary of Nymphe The Asklepieion The Sanctuary of Dionysos and the Theatre The Acropolis DURING PREHISTORIC AND ARCHAIC TIMES The Archaic pediments The ex-votos The horsemen The korai DURING THE PERSIAN WARS Works in the Severe Style THE CLASSICAL ACROPOLIS THE PROPYLAIA THE TEMPLE OF ATHENA or WINGLESS NIKE THE ERECHTHEION The Karyatids and the frieze EX-VOTOS ON THE ACROPOLIS The Parthenon Historical and political context Architectural features THE SCULPTED DECORATION The metopes The frieze Frieze and Panathenaia Frieze and art Frieze and politics The colours of the monuments The pediments Stylistic and interpretative approach The akroteria The cult statue Ideology and politics in the Acropolis monuments

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Book SynopsisDesigned to be a useful travel companion, this book’s descriptions and interpretative analyses help show the monuments in a new way, through an understanding of the historical, artistic and political events that contributed to their creation. Through the text and the illustrations we get to know the gods and heroes who were worshipped on the Acropolis, the leaders who envisaged the major projects, the artists who brought them to fruition, as well as the innovative ideas they applied, and the Athenian citizens who admired and enjoyed these achievements. 95 colour illustrations. Russian language editionTable of ContentsAthens THE ANCIENT CITY THE MUSEUM AND THE BASEMENTS THE EXHIBITS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE RAMP The Sanctuary of Nymphe The Asklepieion The Sanctuary of Dionysos and the Theatre The Acropolis DURING PREHISTORIC AND ARCHAIC TIMES The Archaic pediments The ex-votos The horsemen The korai DURING THE PERSIAN WARS Works in the Severe Style THE CLASSICAL ACROPOLIS THE PROPYLAIA THE TEMPLE OF ATHENA or WINGLESS NIKE THE ERECHTHEION The Karyatids and the frieze EX-VOTOS ON THE ACROPOLIS The Parthenon Historical and political context Architectural features THE SCULPTED DECORATION The metopes The frieze Frieze and Panathenaia Frieze and art Frieze and politics The colours of the monuments The pediments Stylistic and interpretative approach The akroteria The cult statue Ideology and politics in the Acropolis monuments

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Book SynopsisThe thirteen-centuries-old church of Hagia Sophia, dedicated to the Holy Wisdom of God, has been the focus of scholarly interest and debate since the nineteenth century, generating a remarkably rich bibliography both Greek and foreign. However, until now there was no publication aimed at the visitors to this monument. This book fills the need for an informative guidebook, examining all aspects of the subject of the history of the church, its decoration, and its reception throughout history. Russian language editionTable of ContentsHAGIA SOPHIA IN TIΜE AND PLACE THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AT THE TIΜE OF FOUNDATION AND DECORATION OF THE CHURCH THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE CHURCH THE DECORATION OF THE CHURCH AT DIFFERENT PERIODS THE ΜOSAICS THE EMPERORS CONSTANTINE AND IRENE AND THE BISHOP THEOPHILOS, THE SPONSORS FOR THE MOSAICS ON THE SANCTUARY VAULT THE VIRGIN AND CHILD IN THE APSE OF THE SANCTUARY THE GREAT MOSAIC OF THE ASCENSION IN THE DOME, A WORK OF GREAT INSPIRATION THE VIRGIN WITH THE ANGELS FACIAL AND STYLISTIC REPRESENTATIONS OF THE APOSTLES THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE FIGURES THE INSCRIPTIONS, ARCHBISHOP PAUL AND HIS RELATIONSHIP TO THE MOSAICS WALL-PAINTINGS FROΜ THE 11TH CENTURY BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book SynopsisDesigned to be a useful travel companion, this book’s descriptions and interpretative analyses help show the monuments in a new way, through an understanding of the historical, artistic and political events that contributed to their creation. Through the text and the illustrations we get to know the gods and heroes who were worshipped on the Acropolis, the leaders who envisaged the major projects, the artists who brought them to fruition, as well as the innovative ideas they applied, and the Athenian citizens who admired and enjoyed these achievements. 95 colour illustrations. French language edition. Also available in English, Greek, Russian, Spanish and German.Table of ContentsAthens THE ANCIENT CITY THE MUSEUM AND THE BASEMENTS THE EXHIBITS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE RAMP The Sanctuary of Nymphe The Asklepieion The Sanctuary of Dionysos and the Theatre The Acropolis DURING PREHISTORIC AND ARCHAIC TIMES The Archaic pediments The ex-votos The horsemen The korai DURING THE PERSIAN WARS Works in the Severe Style THE CLASSICAL ACROPOLIS THE PROPYLAIA THE TEMPLE OF ATHENA or WINGLESS NIKE THE ERECHTHEION The Karyatids and the frieze EX-VOTOS ON THE ACROPOLIS The Parthenon Historical and political context Architectural features THE SCULPTED DECORATION The metopes The frieze Frieze and Panathenaia Frieze and art Frieze and politics The colours of the monuments The pediments Stylistic and interpretative approach The akroteria The cult statue Ideology and politics in the Acropolis monuments

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Book SynopsisThe Cypriot Collection of the National Archaeological Museum comprises about 850 artefacts, of which several were donated by various collectors in the late 19th and early 20th century, while others, formerly illegally owned, are the product of recent confiscations. The Collection has a wealth of sculptures, pottery and terracottas, covering virtually the entire spectrum of Cypriot archaeology from the early bronze age (ca 2500 B.C.) to Roman times (4th century A.D.). The chapter on the history of the Collection was contributed by the Director of the National Archaeological Museum, Dr. Nikolaos Kaltsas. colour illustrations throughoutTable of ContentsPREFACE Evangelos Venizelos FOREWORD Vassos Karageorghis ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Vassos Karageorghis THE HISTORY OF THE CYPRIOTE COLLECTION IN THE NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Nikolaos Kaltsas MAP OF CYPRUS CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE CATALOGUE POTTERY AND STONE VESSELS OF THE BRONZE AGE Early Cypriote - Middle Cypriote Late Cypriote POTTERY OF THE IRON AGE AND LATER PERIODS Cypro-Geometric Cypro-Archaic Cypro-Classical Hellenistic TERRACOTTAS STONE SCULPTURE JEWELLERY ABBREVIATIONS BIBLIOGRAPHY CONCORDANCES Concordance according to catalogue numbers Concordance according to Museum inventory numbers GENERAL INDEX

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Book Synopsis57 colour illustrations. The Museum of Byzantine Culture is one of the most important museums of Thessaloniki, a city with a powerful Byzantine character and beauty. All aspects of Byzantine and post-Byzantine art and history are represented through the display of original artefacts, mainly from Thessaloniki, the most important city of the Empire after Constantinople, but also from the wider area of Macedonia. The collection numbers more than 46,000 artefacts, heirlooms and artworks dated between the 2nd and the 20th centuries, with over 3000 on permanent display. Wall-paintings, mosaics, icons, marble architectural elements, detached Early Christian tombs with their wall-paintings, liturgical vessels, implements for personal adornment, but also humble everyday artefacts and tools for professionals are represented not only as artworks, but also as testimonies of the culture that created them and of the human society that used them. This short guide is a concise authoritative picture of the permanent exhibition in the Museum, useful for visitors during their visit to the Museum galleries, and as a memento of their visit long afterwards.Table of ContentsIntroduction Portico - Ante-Room Sculpture Exhibition Room1 Temple of Therme Room 2 Sculpture Exhibition Room 3 Sculpture Exhibition Room4 Thessalonike Exhibition Room 5 Sculpture Exhibition Room 6 Sculpture Exhibition Room 7 Macedonian Tombs Room 8 Sindos Exhibition Room 9 Vergina and Derveni Exhibition Room 10 Archaic and Early Classical Periods Room 11 Prehistoric Collection

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Book SynopsisThe small Byzantine church of the Soter (Christ the Saviour) stands on modern Egnatia Street in Thessaloniki, to the west of the arch of Galerius. Its name is preserved from the Ottoman period in the oral tradition alone. Tradition also provides the information that the people of Thessaloniki, particularly families who had lost children, used to baptise their infants in the small church and give the child the name of the Soter invoking his protection for their children. This short monograph on the little church of Christ the Saviour in Thessaloniki, is a brief account of the findings of the archaeological excavation that was carried out as part of the work of restoration of the damage caused during the 1978 earthquake. Special emphasis is placed on the iconographic and stylistic analysis of the wall paintings of the monument. The objective is to give prominence to the theological and artistic value of this significant, though little known, Byzantine monument in the second most important city of the Byzantine empire. Parallel text Greek and EnglishTable of ContentsHidden Secrets of Metsovo Textiles A Few Words obout Metsovo Household Textiles Uses of the Textiles Creating the Textiles Making the Metsovite Textiles Material and Weave Structure Textile Fulling in Metsovo The Watermill and Fulling Process Types of Household Textiles Floor Covers Textiles for The Doorway Textiles for The Wall Textiles for The Fireplace Textiles for The Basia Cushion Covers Flokatis - Velentzas Textile Motifs Women’s Costume Everyday and Festive Costume Bridal Costume Men’s Costume Dimita Bourazana Overcoats and Capes Decorative Designs of the Woven Textiles Glossary

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Book SynopsisThe Itinerary of a Collector: The Vasilis Korkolopoulos Collection Greek language text, c. 100 colour illustrations. Vasilis Korkolopoulos seeks to rescue from oblivion rare items of folk art covering the entire spectrum of human activity in the recent past (weapons, cartridge pouches, amulets, watches, etc.). Leaving no stone unturned, he searches for the thread that will lead him back to forgotten layers of Greek culture and the Greek psyche. Consequently, simply to browse through the pages of the catalogue of his collection is rather more than just a lesson in good taste: it familiarises the reader with the symbolical vocabulary that created and gave expression to the fantasy world of Modern Greeks. The collection is given a special character and a wider significance precisely by the care shown by its creator for Greek cultural self-awareness, to which the present volume also aspires to give prominence. Prologue by Professor Angelos Delivorrias, Director of the Benaki Museum. Greek language textTable of ContentsΠεριεχόμενα Aντί προλόγου ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΗΣ ΠΑΠΑΛΗΓΟΥΡΑΣ Πρόλογος ΑΓΓΕΛΟΣ ΔΕΛΗΒΟΡΡΙΑΣ Διευθυντής Μουσείου Μπενάκη Εισαγωγή ΒΑΣΙΛΗΣ ΚΟΡΚΟΛΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ Βίοι παράλληλοι: Μια ανθρωπολογική προσέγγιση στο συλλέγειν ΣΟΦΙΑ ΧΑΝΔΑΚΑ Κοινωνική ανθρωπολόγος Η αρματωσιά του Έλληνα αγωνιστή κατά το 18ο-19ο αιώνα ΔΙΟΝΥΣΗΣ-ΑΓΓΕΛΟΣ ΜΙΝΩΤΟΣ Τέως διευθυντής του Εθνικού Ιστορικού Μουσείου Μικροτεχνία ΓΙΑΝΝΟΥΛΑ ΚΑΠΛΑΝΗ Αρχαιολόγος-Κοινωνική ανθρωπολόγος, Διευθύντρια του Μουσείου Ελληνικής Λαïκής Τέχνης Μεταλλοτεχνία ΓΙΑΝΝΟΥΛΑ ΚΑΠΛΑΝΗ Αρχαιολόγος-Κοινωνική ανθρωπολόγος, Διευθύντρια του Μουσείου Ελληνικής Λαïκής Τέχνης Κεραμική ΓΙΑΝΝΟΥΛΑ ΚΑΠΛΑΝΗ Αρχαιολόγος-Κοινωνική ανθρωπολόγος, Διευθύντρια του Μουσείου Ελληνικής Λαïκής Τέχνης Ξυλογλυπτική ΓΙΑΝΝΟΥΛΑ ΚΑΠΛΑΝΗ Αρχαιολόγος-Κοινωνική ανθρωπολόγος, Διευθύντρια του Μουσείου Ελληνικής Λαïκής Τέχνης Κοσμηματοποιία ΓΙΑΝΝΟΥΛΑ ΚΑΠΛΑΝΗ Αρχαιολόγος-Κοινωνική ανθρωπολόγος, Διευθύντρια του Μουσείου Ελληνικής Λαïκής Τέχνης Πόρπες ΜΑΡΙΑ ΛΑΔΑ-ΜΙΝΩΤΟΥ Επιμελήτρια του Εθνικού Ιστορικού Μουσείου Εκκλησιαστική αργυροχοΐα 250 ΓΙΑΝΝΟΥΛΑ ΚΑΠΛΑΝΗ Αρχαιολόγος-Κοινωνική ανθρωπολόγος, Διευθύντρια του Μουσείου Ελληνικής Λαïκής Τέχνης Εικόνες 278 ΓΙΑΝΝΟΥΛΑ ΚΑΠΛΑΝΗ Αρχαιολόγος-Κοινωνική ανθρωπολόγος, Διευθύντρια του Μουσείου Ελληνικής Λαïκής Τέχνης Eπιλογή βιβλιογραφίας 302 Γλωσσάρι

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Book SynopsisThis is the first official guidebook to the site of ancient Corinth published by the ASCSA in over 50 years, and it comes fully updated with the most current information, colour photos, maps, and plans. It is an indispensable resource for the casual tourist or professional archaeologist new to the site. The guide begins with a history of Corinth and its excavations and then presents two tours. The first takes visitors through the archaeological site from the Temple of Apollo to the Forum, the Fountain of Peirene, and more. The second tour covers the ancient monuments outside the fenced area of the site, including the Odeion, the Theatre, and the Asklepieion, and then the various remains of ancient Corinth located within and outside the ancient Greek walls, including the Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore and the Lechaion Basilica. Short bibliographic notes for many entries lead the reader to fuller descriptions of monuments, objects, and concepts; a glossary is also provided. Interspersed in the text are topographical notes and focus boxes on special topics such as geology, Pausanias, St. Paul, and prehistoric Corinth and the Corinthia. Greek language editionTrade ReviewThe authors as well as the ASCSA design team have produced a highly functional guidebook to help lay and professional visitors to engage with the extensive excavated and visible remains. The monuments are brought to life by plans, reconstructions, historic photographs, and color images. This will be an invaluable aid to interpret what can be seen on the ground, and will serve as a model for guides to other archaeological sites. David Gill, BMCR 2018.12.05.

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Book Synopsis240 colour illustrations. Greek language text. The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, one of the most important in Greece, houses masterpieces of Greek art associated with the history of Ancient Macedonia, from the 2nd millennium BC to the 4th century BC and the reigns of Philip II and Alexander the Great. The Guide to the Museum presents the rich, varied finds from Vergina, Sindos and Derveni and many other important Macedonian sites. Detailed illustrations accompany the descriptions of the objects on display. The introduction to Ancient Macedonia and the informative texts prefacing the descriptions of individual sections are designed to set the objects on display in their historical context, to help visitors to the Museum to enjoy the beauty of ancient art and follow the history of Macedonia.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT MACEDONIA HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM GUIDE FOR VISITORS PORTICO - ANTE-ROOM sculpture Exhibition ROOM 1 ‘Temple of Therme’ ROOM 2 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 3 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 4 Thessalonike Exhibition Area a Therme Area b Hellenistic Thessalonike Area c Late Hellenistic and Roman Thessalonike Area d Religious cults in Thessalonike Area E Public Life in Thessalonike Area f Public Buildings Area g Private Residences ROOM 5 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 6 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 7 The Macedonian Tombs ROOM 8 Sindos Exhibition ROOM 9 Vergina and Derveni Exhibition ROOM 10 Archaic and Early classical periods ROOM 11 Prehistoric Collection BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book SynopsisThe Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, one of the most important in Greece, houses masterpieces of Greek art associated with the history of Ancient Macedonia, from the 2nd millennium BC to the 4th century BC and the reigns of Philip II and Alexander the Great. The Guide to the Museum presents the rich, varied finds from Vergina, Sindos and Derveni and many other important Macedonian sites. Detailed illustrations accompany the descriptions of the objects on display. The introduction to Ancient Macedonia and the informative texts prefacing the descriptions of individual sections are designed to set the objects on display in their historical context, to help visitors to the Museum to enjoy the beauty of ancient art and follow the history of Macedonia.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT MACEDONIA HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM GUIDE FOR VISITORS PORTICO - ANTE-ROOM sculpture Exhibition ROOM 1 ‘Temple of Therme’ ROOM 2 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 3 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 4 Thessalonike Exhibition Area a Therme Area b Hellenistic Thessalonike Area c Late Hellenistic and Roman Thessalonike Area d Religious cults in Thessalonike Area E Public Life in Thessalonike Area f Public Buildings Area g Private Residences ROOM 5 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 6 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 7 The Macedonian Tombs ROOM 8 Sindos Exhibition ROOM 9 Vergina and Derveni Exhibition ROOM 10 Archaic and Early classical periods ROOM 11 Prehistoric Collection BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book SynopsisThe Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, one of the most important in Greece, houses masterpieces of Greek art associated with the history of Ancient Macedonia, from the 2nd millennium BC to the 4th century BC and the reigns of Philip II and Alexander the Great. The Guide to the Museum presents the rich, varied finds from Vergina, Sindos and Derveni and many other important Macedonian sites. Detailed illustrations accompany the descriptions of the objects on display. The introduction to Ancient Macedonia and the informative texts prefacing the descriptions of individual sections are designed to set the objects on display in their historical context, to help visitors to the Museum to enjoy the beauty of ancient art and follow the history of Macedonia. 240 colour illustrations. French language text. Also available in English, German and Italian editions.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT MACEDONIA HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM GUIDE FOR VISITORS PORTICO - ANTE-ROOM sculpture Exhibition ROOM 1 ‘Temple of Therme’ ROOM 2 sculpture Exhibition ROOM 3 sculpture Exhibition ROOM 4 Thessalonike Exhibition Area a Therme Area b Hellenistic Thessalonike Area c Late Hellenistic and Roman Thessalonike Area d Religious cults in Thessalonike Area E Public Life in Thessalonike Area f Public Buildings Area g Private Residences ROOM 5 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 6 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 7 The Macedonian Tombs ROOM 8 Sindos Exhibition ROOM 9 Vergina and Derveni Exhibition ROOM 10 Archaic and Early classical periods ROOM 11 Prehistoric Collection BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book SynopsisThe Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, one of the most important in Greece, houses masterpieces of Greek art associated with the history of Ancient Macedonia, from the 2nd millennium BC to the 4th century BC and the reigns of Philip II and Alexander the Great. The Guide to the Museum presents the rich, varied finds from Vergina, Sindos and Derveni and many other important Macedonian sites. Detailed illustrations accompany the descriptions of the objects on display. The introduction to Ancient Macedonia and the informative texts prefacing the descriptions of individual sections are designed to set the objects on display in their historical context, to help visitors to the Museum to enjoy the beauty of ancient art and follow the history of Macedonia. 240 colour illustrations. German language text.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT MACEDONIA HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM GUIDE FOR VISITORS PORTICO - ANTE-ROOM sculpture Exhibition ROOM 1 ‘Temple of Therme’ ROOM 2 sculpture Exhibition ROOM 3 sculpture Exhibition ROOM 4 Thessalonike Exhibition Area a Therme Area b Hellenistic Thessalonike Area c Late Hellenistic and Roman Thessalonike Area d Religious cults in Thessalonike Area E Public Life in Thessalonike Area f Public Buildings Area g Private Residences ROOM 5 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 6 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 7 The Macedonian Tombs ROOM 8 Sindos Exhibition ROOM 9 Vergina and Derveni Exhibition ROOM 10 Archaic and Early classical periods ROOM 11 Prehistoric Collection BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book SynopsisThe Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, one of the most important in Greece, houses masterpieces of Greek art associated with the history of Ancient Macedonia, from the 2nd millennium BC to the 4th century BC and the reigns of Philip II and Alexander the Great. The Guide to the Museum presents the rich, varied finds from Vergina, Sindos and Derveni and many other important Macedonian sites. Detailed illustrations accompany the descriptions of the objects on display. The introduction to Ancient Macedonia and the informative texts prefacing the descriptions of individual sections are designed to set the objects on display in their historical context, to help visitors to the Museum to enjoy the beauty of ancient art and follow the history of Macedonia. 240 colour illustrations. Italian language text.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT MACEDONIA HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM GUIDE FOR VISITORS PORTICO - ANTE-ROOM sculpture Exhibition ROOM 1 ‘Temple of Therme’ ROOM 2 sculpture Exhibition ROOM 3 sculpture Exhibition ROOM 4 Thessalonike Exhibition Area a Therme Area b Hellenistic Thessalonike Area c Late Hellenistic and Roman Thessalonike Area d Religious cults in Thessalonike Area E Public Life in Thessalonike Area f Public Buildings Area g Private Residences ROOM 5 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 6 Sculpture Exhibition ROOM 7 The Macedonian Tombs ROOM 8 Sindos Exhibition ROOM 9 Vergina and Derveni Exhibition ROOM 10 Archaic and Early classical periods ROOM 11 Prehistoric Collection BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book SynopsisThe exhibits on display in the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki are presented and illustrated in the pages of this Short Guide. The illustrations are accompanied by a brief explanatory text. This handy format short guide is designed to accompany visitors during their tour of the Museum, and afterwards serves as a keepsake, preserving the memory of the items displayed. The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is one of the largest museums in Greece; its permanent exhibitions include unique masterpieces of ancient Greek art dating from prehistoric times to late antiquity. It holds and interprets artefacts from the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods, mostly from the city of Thessaloniki but also from the region of Macedonia in general. Greek language text. 189 colour illustrations.Table of ContentsPortico-Ante-Room Sculpture Exhibition Room1 Temple of Therme Room 2 Sculpture Exhibition Room 3 Sculpture Exhibition Room 4 Thessalonike Exhibition Room 5 Sculpture Exhibition Room 6 Sculpture Exhibition Room 7 Macedonian Tombs Room 8 Sindos Exhibition Room 9 Vergina and Derveni Exhibition Room 10 Archaic and Early Classical Periods Room 11 Prehistoric Collection

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Book SynopsisEnglish language text. 189 mainly colour illustrations. The exhibits on display in the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki are presented and illustrated in the pages of this Short Guide. The illustrations are accompanied by a brief explanatory text. This handy format short guide is designed to accompany visitors during their tour of the Museum, and afterwards serves as a keepsake, preserving the memory of the items displayed. The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is one of the largest museums in Greece; its permanent exhibitions include unique masterpieces of ancient Greek art dating from prehistoric times to late antiquity.Table of ContentsPortico-Ante-Room Sculpture Exhibition Room1 Temple of Therme Room 2 Sculpture Exhibition Room 3 Sculpture Exhibition Room 4 Thessalonike Exhibition Room 5 Sculpture Exhibition Room 6 Sculpture Exhibition Room 7 Macedonian Tombs Room 8 Sindos Exhibition Room 9 Vergina and Derveni Exhibition Room 10 Archaic and Early Classical Periods Room 11 Prehistoric Collection

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Book SynopsisCairo’s Museum of Islamic Art houses one of the richest collections of artifacts from all periods of Islamic history and all parts of the Islamic world. Structured as a guide, but fully illustrated with superb color photographs, this book suggests a simple but comprehensive itinerary through one of Egypt’s most fascinating museums. Taking readers through the various exhibits, this useful guidebook explains and illuminates the esthetic and historic importance of the museum’s main works on display, including metalwork, textiles, woodwork, glass, carved stone and ivory, and the art of the book. Written by one of the leading authorities on Islamic art and architecture, and lavishly illustrated throughout with specially commissioned color photographs, this is the definitive guide to Egypt’s great collection of Islamic art.Table of ContentsContentsPreface vIntroduction to Islamic Art Chronology History of the Museum Galleries Plan of the Museum Glossary Bibliography List of Objects Index Photographic Credits

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Book SynopsisThis expansive book reveals the great diversity and range of art of the Arab lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and later South Asia. Published to coincide with the historic reopening of the galleries of the Metropolitan Museum's Islamic Art Department, it presents nearly three hundred masterpieces from one of the finest collections in the world. The works range chronologically from the origins of Islam in the seventh century through the nineteenth century, and geographically from as far west as Spain and Morocco to as far east as India. Outstanding miniature paintings and illuminated manuscripts, ceramics, textiles, carpets, glass, and metalwork reflect the mutual influence of artistic practice in the sacred and secular realms. Many of these beautiful objects display the rich traditions of calligraphy, vegetal ornament (the arabesque), and geometric patterning that distinguish the arts of the Islamic world.With seven informative essays and almost three hundred catalogue entries-supplemented by introductory essays on the collection and its display-this handsome and comprehensive overview will enlighten the specialist and the general reader alike.Trade Review"This publication is the most ambitious of its type for some years. Of the numerous surveys of Islamic art already available, this is probably the most comprehensive and scholarly while at the same time being quite accessible... With entries by a host of scholars of different nationalities, the task of achieving consistency must have required considerable editorial discipline. This has been achieved."--Apollo

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Book SynopsisThe three-thousand-year-old rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel and the story of their rescue from the rising waters of Lake Nasser in the 1960s are almost as familiar worldwide as the tale of the gold funerary mask and brief life of the boy king Tutankhamun. Yet although they are among the most celebrated, visited, and photographed archaeological sites in the world, the two temples are among the least understood by the visitor. In this lucidly written, beautifully illustrated guide, Nigel Fletcher-Jones explains the main features of both temples, discusses what they teach us about ancient Egypt during the reign of Rameses II (1265–1200 BC), and illustrates which gods and goddesses were worshipped here. With over 50 new photographs, drawings, and diagrams, and packed with fascinating insights, Abu Simbel: A Short Guide to the Temples is an indispensable companion and souvenir to one of the world’s great archaeological sites.Trade Review"Impressively informed and informative, Abu Simbel: A Short Guide to the Temples is a pleasure to simply browse and will prove to be a welcome addition to personal, professional, community, college, and university library Egyptology, Egyptian History, and Travel collections."—Midwest Book ReviewTable of Contents1. Understanding Abu Simbel 2. The Great and Small Temples 3. Gods and Goddesses 4. Saving Abu Simbel Further Reading Image Credits

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Book SynopsisAbout the BookCultureShock! Japan will guide you through the confusion you will inevitably feel when moving to the Land of the Rising Sun. Peppered with personal anecdotes, this book gives practical advice on how to navigate Japan's fascinating and complex culture with ease and what to expect at a typical izakaya with your fellow "salarymen" after a long day at work. Discover the best time to view sakura in full bloom in each prefecture and where the best ryokans are. Learn the do's and don't's when dining at someone's home and the right way to eat sushi. So whether you require information on office etiquette or where to find a hot spring, CultureShock! Japan covers it all and help you enjoy your stay in the country. About the SeriesCultureShock! is a dynamic, comprehensive series of guides for travellers looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting, working in or moving to. Each title explains the country's customs, traditions and social and business etiquette in a lively, informative style. CultureShock! authors, all of whom have experienced the joys and pitfalls of cultural adaptation, are ideally placed to provide warm and helpful advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures.

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