Beschreibung:
From the debated origins of the temple in the Greek dark ages to its transformation at the end of antiquity, this book summarizes the thinking, bringing to light new discoveries, and placing emphasis on the architecture and also its cultural and historical context.
Introduction: Temples, Lands and Gods . 1. Homes of the Gods: Development, Glory and Decline . 2. Building for the Gods: Siting, Construction, Decoration and Finance . 3. The Living Temple: The Parts of the Temple and their Uses . 4. Encounters with the Gods: The Temple in its Sacred Setting . 5. Seven Journeys through Greek Lands