The mythology of Greece and Rome, with special reference to its use in art
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"The Mythology of Greece and Rome: With Special Reference to Its Use in Art" edited by G. H. Bianchi is a comprehensive account of ancient myths, their narratives, and their significance in art, written in the late 19th century. The text serves as an academic guide that explains the intricacies of Greek and Roman mythology, detailing the narratives of the deities and heroes, the origins of their stories, and their representations in
art. At the start of the book, the editor introduces the subject of Greek and Roman mythology, describing myths as poetic narratives rooted in ancient realities that reflect human understanding of nature and divine powers. The reader learns about the complexities of mythological interpretations, the influence of these myths on literature, and the necessity of understanding these narratives to appreciate art that draws from them. The preface establishes the importance of mythology, not only as cultural heritage but also in the context of its roles in shaping language, art, and moral understanding throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Seemann, Otto, 1825-1901 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bianchi, G. H. (George Henry) |
| Title | The mythology of Greece and Rome, with special reference to its use in art |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Mythology, Classical |
| Subject | Art, Greek |
| Subject | Art, Roman |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61901 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-61901-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 911 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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