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The Ancient Olympics

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey

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Here Nigel Spivey paints a portrait of the Greek Olympics as they really were--fierce contexts between bitter rivals, in which victors won kudos and rewards, and losers faced scorn and even assault. Bitterly Contested and often bloody, the ancient Olympics were no an idealistic celebration of unity, but a clash of military powers in an arena not far removed from the battlefield. The author explores what the events were, the rules for competitors, training and diet, the pervasiveness of cheating and bribery, the prizes on offer, the exclusion of "barbarians," and protocols on pederasty. He also peels back the mythology surrounding the games today and investigates where our current conception of the Olympics has come from and how the Greek notions of beauty and competitiveness have influenced our modern culture.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0192806041

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9780192806048

Enduring Creation

Art, Pain, and Fortitude

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey

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Enduring Creation

Art, Pain, and Fortitude

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey

Sebastians pierced with arrows, self-portraits of the aging Rembrandt, and the tortured art of Vincent van Gogh. Exploring the tender, complex rapport between art and pain, Spivey guides us through the twentieth-century photographs of casualties of war, Edvard Munch's The Scream, and back to the recorded horrors of the Holocaust.".

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280

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Univ of California Press

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0520230221

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9780520230224

How Art Made the World

A Journey to the Origins of Human Creativity

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey

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How Art Made the World

A Journey to the Origins of Human Creativity

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey

Describes when and how humans first acquired and then utilized symbolic representation and explores how art has been used throughout history as a means of mass persuasion.

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Perseus Books Group

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0465081819

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9780465081813

Songs on Bronze

The Greek Myths Made Real

By: Nigel Spivey,Nigel Jonathan Spivey

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Songs on Bronze

The Greek Myths Made Real

By: Nigel Spivey,Nigel Jonathan Spivey

The author presents a retelling of classic Greek mythology including dramatic versions of "Jason and the Argonauts," "The Travels of Odysseus," "The Wrath of Achilles," and much more.

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170

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Macmillan

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0374266638

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9780374266639

Songs on Bronze

The Greek Myths Made Real

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey

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Songs on Bronze

The Greek Myths Made Real

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey

The most accessible version of the Greek myths available, both a great introduction and an invaluable companion.

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0571215416

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9780571215416

How Art Made the World

A Journey to the Origins of Human Creativity

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey

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How Art Made the World

A Journey to the Origins of Human Creativity

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Describes when and how humans first acquired and then utilized symbolic representation and explores how art has been used throughout history as a means of mass persuasion.

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The Ancient Olympics

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0192806041

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9780192806048

Understanding Greek Sculpture

Ancient Meanings, Modern Readings

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey,Nigel Spivey

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Understanding Greek Sculpture

Ancient Meanings, Modern Readings

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey,Nigel Spivey

Taking a new approach to the subject, the author here examines the contexts in which classical statuary was made and displayed, restoring its former cultural significance and explaining the techniques of the manufacture of Greek sculpture.

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Thames & Hudson

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0500278768

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9780500278765

How Art Made the World

By: Nigel Spivey

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How Art Made the World

By: Nigel Spivey

In the late nineteenth century, the first discoveries of prehistoric painting were greeted with incredulity. How could there have been such deft and skillful artists in the world over 30,000 years ago? Noted art historian Nigel Spivey begins with this puzzle to explore the record of humanity's artistic endeavors and their impact on our own development. Embarking with the motto, “Everyone is an artist,” Spivey takes us on a quest to find out when and how we humans began to explore the deepest questions of life, using visual artforms. With the help of vivid color illustrations of some of the world's most moving and enduring works of art, Spivey shows how that art has been used as a means of mass persuasion, essential to the creation of hierarchical societies, and finally, the extent to which art has served as a mode of terror management in the face of our inevitable death. Packed with new insights into ancient wonders and fascinating stories from all around the globe, How Art Made the World is a compelling account of how humans made art and how art makes us human.

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Basic Books

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0465081827

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9780465081820

Enduring Creation

Art, Pain, and Fortitude

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey

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Art, Pain, and Fortitude

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Univ of California Press

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The Ancient Olympics

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey

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The Ancient Olympics

By: Nigel Jonathan Spivey

Presents a history of the ancient Olympics, offering a glimpse into the ancient Greek thoughts on athletics, fitness, and competition.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0192804332

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9780192804334

Art, Annotated

The World's 500 Greatest Paintings Explained

By: DK

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Art, Annotated

The World's 500 Greatest Paintings Explained

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A stunning art gallery in a book, art, annotated spans more than 3,000 years of paintings, sculptures, and prints. Combining reproductions of each work of art with precise annotations and visual analysis, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest art ever created. Immerse yourself in this book and learn all about art - how Michelangelo painted nudes, what cubism is, and where abstraction came from. Discover ancient Egyptian frescoes, read the visual clues to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, and find out what inspired Louise Bourgeois and Banksy. In this art book, you will find: Art from all over the world exploring key elements such as composition, color, technique, and symbolism. Profiles the work of more than 450 artists from across the world and many different cultures, covering every period and major art movement. Art set in its historical context, which makes art, annotated a complete overview of art history. An optional 32-page directory of biographies of all the artists featured at the back of the book. Packed with information and full of inspiration, art, annotated brings the finest paintings and sculptures right into your home. It is the ultimate history of art and visual sourcebook for all art lovers.

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Penguin

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0593970403

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9780593970409

Book's by Nigel Jonathan Spivey

The Ancient Olympics

The Ancient Olympics

Enduring Creation

Enduring Creation

How Art Made the World

How Art Made the World

Songs on Bronze

Songs on Bronze

Songs on Bronze

Songs on Bronze

How Art Made the World

How Art Made the World

The Ancient Olympics

The Ancient Olympics

Understanding Greek Sculpture

Understanding Greek Sculpture

How Art Made the World

How Art Made the World

Enduring Creation

Enduring Creation

The Ancient Olympics

The Ancient Olympics

Art, Annotated

Art, Annotated

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