Ferla, Kleopatra

Priene (Hellenic Studies)

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ISBN 13:
9780674012721
author:
Ferla, Kleopatra
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2006
Pages:
220
Dimensions:
29.5 x 24.4 x 2.5 cm
Genre:
Archaeology Textbook
Condition:
New
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£37.71

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The Ionian city of Priene was designed according to principles that would have been familiar to Aristotle. Its layout is based on a grid pattern developed by Hippodamus, and its buildings were designed by Pythius, who was known for his holistic approach to architecture. This book presents a comprehensive look at the architecture of Priene, combining material from excavations dating back to 1894 with more recent work. The study features lavishly illustrated architectural plans and reconstructions of major public buildings and spaces, as well as residential and commercial structures. The accompanying text explores in detail the function and context of these buildings, their place in the development of architecture in Asia Minor, and the significance of Priene in the history of the region. For researchers and anyone interested in ancient Greek city planning, this book provides an unusually clear and complete picture of life in a Hellenistic city.

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