The Greek Myths That Shape the Way We Think: The Myths That Shape The Way We Think
Autor Richard Buxtonen Limba Engleză Hardback – 12 apr 2022
Over their long lives, Greek myths have expressed a myriad of meanings: from aesthetic refinement to erotic fantasy to political power. Greek myths are an integral part of a broader cultural history, their changes in meaning signifying major shifts in art and society; myths that strike a resonant cultural chord in one period may fall out of fashion the next. This erudite yet accessible exploration examines how the world's most influential myths have survived to the present, and how they have shaped our ideas on everything from family and society to sexuality and culture.
As Buxton explains, each of the eight featured myths is fundamental to the way we think about ourselves and the world. The figure of Prometheus has inspired science fiction icons from Mary Shelley to Ridley Scott. The tragedy of Medea has had a profound impact on theater, feminism, and even criminology. Oedipus's influence stretches far beyond Freud. The rich visual tradition inspired by Greek myths--from pottery to paintings to popular culture --illustrates this wide-ranging, sometimes surprising study, making this book a beautiful object to own as well as a thought-provoking read.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780500518809
ISBN-10: 0500518807
Pagini: 304
Ilustrații: 102 Illustrations, unspecified
Dimensiuni: 164 x 238 x 34 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Editura: Thames & Hudson
Seria The Myths That Shape The Way We Think
ISBN-10: 0500518807
Pagini: 304
Ilustrații: 102 Illustrations, unspecified
Dimensiuni: 164 x 238 x 34 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Editura: Thames & Hudson
Seria The Myths That Shape The Way We Think
Descriere
A sophisticated look into the eight Greek myths that remain the most relevant to us today, exploring their powerful cultural impact from their ancient origins to the present.