Fabric of Myth
Author : Compton Verney (Gallery)
Publisher :
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 42,82 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Textile design
ISBN :
The Craft of Zeus
Author : John Scheid
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 35,65 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780674005785
Book Description
In this dazzling commentary on Greek and Roman myth and society, weaving emerges as a metaphor rich with possibility. From rituals symbolizing the cohesion of society to the erotic and marital significance of weaving, this lively book defines the logic of one of the central concepts in Greek and Roman thought.
The Uses of Greek Mythology
Author : Ken Dowden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,48 MB
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1134926278
Book Description
In an innovative sequence of topics, Ken Dowden explores the uses Greeks made of myth and the uses to which we can put myth in recovering the richness of their culture. Most aspects of Greek life and history - including war, religion and sexuality - which are discernable through myth, as well as most modern approaches, are given a context in a book which is designed to be useful, accessible and stimulating.
Greek and Roman [mythology]
Author : William Sherwood Fox
Publisher :
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 17,93 MB
Release : 1916
Category : Mythology, Classical
ISBN :
Book Description
Myth, Meaning, and Memory on Roman Sarcophagi
Author : Michael Koortbojian
Publisher : Berkeley : University of California Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 42,34 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780520085183
Book Description
"Koortbojian makes bold, original, and well-grounded claims regarding the structure of narrative as it appears on a series of mythological sarcophagi. He achieves remarkable clarity and depth with economical description and analysis. The book will interest students not only of Roman art but also of all visual narrative and mythology."--Leonard Barkan, Samuel Rudin Professor of English, New York University "Koortbojian makes bold, original, and well-grounded claims regarding the structure of narrative as it appears on a series of mythological sarcophagi. He achieves remarkable clarity and depth with economical description and analysis. The book will interest students not only of Roman art but also of all visual narrative and mythology."--Leonard Barkan, Samuel Rudin Professor of English, New York University
Debunking the Middle-class Myth
Author : Eileen Gale Kugler
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,19 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780810845121
Book Description
This book offers a unique perspective on what every educator, parent, and community leader should know about reaping the rich harvest of our diverse schools. Included are anecdotes from Kugler's personal experience as well as information from 80 interviews with key educators, parents, and students.
The Age of Homespun
Author : Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 37,52 MB
Release : 2009-08-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0307416860
Book Description
They began their existence as everyday objects, but in the hands of award-winning historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, fourteen domestic items from preindustrial America–ranging from a linen tablecloth to an unfinished sock–relinquish their stories and offer profound insights into our history. In an age when even meals are rarely made from scratch, homespun easily acquires the glow of nostalgia. The objects Ulrich investigates unravel those simplified illusions, revealing important clues to the culture and people who made them. Ulrich uses an Indian basket to explore the uneasy coexistence of native and colonial Americans. A piece of silk embroidery reveals racial and class distinctions, and two old spinning wheels illuminate the connections between colonial cloth-making and war. Pulling these divergent threads together, Ulrich demonstrates how early Americans made, used, sold, and saved textiles in order to assert their identities, shape relationships, and create history.
Middle-Earth: Journeys in Myth and Legend
Author : Donato Giancola
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 28,16 MB
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 1506710867
Book Description
Nearly 200 stunningly realistic paintings and drawings bring the greatest fantasy epic of all time to life. Classical realism unites with contemporary storytelling as artist Donato Giancola explores the mythic grandeur and the iconic characters of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings saga. Donato has made it his life's work to translate Tolkien's words into compelling visuals, with gorgeous oil paintings and drawings reminiscent of Rembrandt and Caravaggio. His interpretations of Middle-earth span his entire career, from private commissions to the 2001 edition of the graphic novel adaptation of The Hobbit, all collected in this massive compendium--a must-have for collectors of Tolkien and fantasy "What struck me about J.R.R. Tolkien's work was how he filled Middle-earth with a wealth of history," says Author Donato Giancola. "From the simple beginnings of Bilbo and the dwarves in The Hobbit, to the personal trials of Frodo and the Fellowship in The Lord of the Rings, to the epic tragedies in The Silmarillion, these tales are woven together by a grand fabric of unifying mythologies, bringing depth to the cultures and characters within." "Amazing work from an astounding talent." - George R.R. Martin
Wonder Woman and the World of Myth
Author : Steve Korte
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 34,1 MB
Release : 2017-12-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1543537073
Book Description
Mount Olympus. Pandora’s Box. Valhala. These classic locations and artifacts of mythology have captivated people for thousands of years. But did you know they also play a part in the life and adventures of Wonder Woman? Get ready to explore how Greek, Roman, Norse, and other world mythologies are woven into the fabric of the Princess of the Amazons’ backstory. The connections will surprise you!
Myth Formation in the Fiction of Chinua Achebe and Amitav Ghosh
Author : Nilanjan Chakraborty
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 36,45 MB
Release : 2020-09-28
Category : Art
ISBN : 1527560031
Book Description
This book studies culture in terms of myths and how they function to construct the identity of communities. It focuses on myth formation in the fiction of Chinua Achebe and Amitav Ghosh, two major twentieth century authors from Nigeria and India respectively. The book analyses how these two authors use myth in their works to study the cultural mores of the societies they represent. Achebe represents the Igbo community of Nigeria and Amitav Ghosh represents various communities in India in both the pre-colonial and postcolonial phases, ranging from Bihar to Sundarbans in south Bengal. The book focuses on the area of myth studies in the postcolonial area of study, delving into a comparative study between the two authors and how they contribute to myth studies through their fiction.
