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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Shaping Ceremony: Monumental Steps and Greek Architecture
- Publication Date
- 2015-01-19
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN
- 9780299301101
- Subject Area
- Travel, Architecture, Social Science, History
- Publication Name
- Shaping Ceremony : Monumental Steps and Greek Architecture
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Item Length
- 10.2 in
- Subject
- Archaeology, Ancient / Greece, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, History / Ancient & Classical
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Series
- Wisconsin Studies in Classics Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Item Weight
- 29.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Wisconsin Press
ISBN-10
0299301109
ISBN-13
9780299301101
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201707258
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Shaping Ceremony : Monumental Steps and Greek Architecture
Publication Year
2015
Subject
Archaeology, Ancient / Greece, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, History / Ancient & Classical
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Travel, Architecture, Social Science, History
Series
Wisconsin Studies in Classics Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
29.9 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2014-007280
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Nothing like this currently exists in English. Hollinshead integrates staircases into ritual use and thereby creates a picture for the reader of Greek religious festivals and gatherings, with all of the pomp and circumstance that these entailed."--Barbara Barletta, University of Florida, " Shaping Ceremony describes an overlooked architectural element of Greek sanctuaries and brings a new approach to the study of architecture through a medley of theoretical models, including biomechanics, ritual and social analysis, and political patronage."--Mark Stansbury-O'Donnell, series editor, "Stimulates fresh appreciation of the scope and vision characteristic of ancient Greek architects and how their architecture enhanced rituals and ceremonies."-- American Journal of Architecture, "A welcome addition to the literature on movement, processions, and space in the Greek world."-- Bryn Mawr Classical Review
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
721/.8320938
Table Of Content
List of Illustrations Preface Introduction Part I Studying Steps 1 Biomechanics 2 Theoretical Observations 3 Social and Political Effects Part II Evidence of Steps over Time 4 Early Steps Dreros, Perachora, Eleusis, Lindos, Athens (ramp), Corinth (ramp), Aegina (ramp), Selinus (Temple M) 5 Steps in the Fifth Century Selinus, Alipheira, Oropos, Latmos, Argive Heraion, Athens: Acropolis (Propylaea, Parthenon, Erechtheion), Agora 6 Steps in the Fourth Century Perachora, Lato, Olympia, Mount Lykaion, Lykosoura, Labraunda, Amyzon, Halikarnassos 7 Steps in the Third Century Rhodes city, Lindos, Kameiros, Athens (Kolonos Agoraios), Amphipolis, Morgantina, Argos (Aspis), Thasos, Pergamon (sanctuary of Demeter), Corinth (sanctuary of Demeter and Kore) 8 Steps in the Second Century Kos, Knidos, Pisidia: Adada, Kapikaya, Sagalassos Conclusion Appendix: Hellenistic Italy Sulmo, Gabii, Pietrabbondante, Praeneste, Tivoli Catalogue of Sites Plates Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Offering a fresh approach to ancient Greek architecture, Shaping Ceremony focuses on the overlooked subject of monumental steps. Written in a clear and readable style, the book presents three complementary ways of studying steps: examining how the human body works on steps; theoretical perspectives on the relationship between architecture and human behavi∨ and the socio-political effects of steps' presence. Although broad steps are usually associated with emperors and political dominance, Mary B. Hollinshead argues that earlier, in Greek sanctuaries, they expressed and reinforced communal authority. From this alternate perspective, she expands the traditional intellectual framework for studying Greek architecture. The heart of the study is a close reading of thirty-eight sites with monumental steps from the sixth through second centuries B.C. Organized by century, the book tracks the development of built pathways and grandstands for crowds of worshippers as evidence of the Greeks' increasing awareness of the power of architecture to shape behavior and concentrate social energy. With photographs and illustrations of plans, Shaping Ceremony offers a clear account of how Greeks' adaptation of terrain for human use promoted social cohesion and integrated architectural compositions., Shaping Ceremony offers a fresh approach to ancient Greek architecture, using the overlooked subject of monumental steps, incorporating biomechanics, theory, and social context., Offering a fresh approach to ancient Greek architecture, Shaping Ceremony focuses on the overlooked subject of monumental steps. Written in a clear and readable style, the book presents three complementary ways of studying steps: examining how the human body works on steps; theoretical perspectives on the relationship between architecture and human behavior; and the socio-political effects of steps' presence. Although broad steps are usually associated with emperors and political dominance, Mary B. Hollinshead argues that earlier, in Greek sanctuaries, they expressed and reinforced communal authority. From this alternate perspective, she expands the traditional intellectual framework for studying Greek architecture. The heart of the study is a close reading of thirty-eight sites with monumental steps from the sixth through second centuries B.C. Organized by century, the book tracks the development of built pathways and grandstands for crowds of worshippers as evidence of the Greeks' increasing awareness of the power of architecture to shape behavior and concentrate social energy. With photographs and illustrations of plans, Shaping Ceremony offers a clear account of how Greeks' adaptation of terrain for human use promoted social cohesion and integrated architectural compositions.
LC Classification Number
NA278.S75H65 2014
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- r***g (242)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook was "nearly new" and "as described" in listing. The advertised price was fair and a good value. Unfortunately, the seller's shipping partner was very slow to get the book packaged and shipped. Shipping took too long, and the tracking info gave no reliable info on shipping date, time in transit or expected delivery. Seller did everything right, but their shipping partner needs improvement. I recommend this seller to other eBay buyers....... just make sure you're okay with the shipping terms.
- e***u (283)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe listing was for a hardcover version of this book; however, I received a paperback. The Seller replied quickly to my question about this issue and issued a full refund - and let me keep the book. So, a diligent Seller for sure - and well packaged and reasonable timing on shipping. Thank you for the refund, and as you suggested, I'll likely donate this volume and seek the hardcover.
- e***n (392)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat transaction, exactly as described, packed well, and promptly shipped on August 6th. Unfortunately the U.S. Postal Service took 23 calendar days to deliver the book. It was shipped from Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, past Alabama to Texas, enjoyed several days in Texas, then to Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Florida, back to Atlanta, finally to Birmingham, and Huntsville. The seller was very responsive and I decided it was interesting to see if/how the book would arrive. Thanks, JoeDrumsville!: The Evolution of the New Orleans Beat by Robert Cataliotti: Used (#405155037686)