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Antioch: The Lost Ancient City
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This Lavish Exhibition Catalog Brings To Life Antioch, The Magnificent City Known For Its Hellenic Culture And Luxurious Way Of Life, Once Ranking With Rome, Alexandria, And Constantinople As One Of The Great Metropolises Of The Roman And Early Christian World. Located In What Is Now Southern Turkey, Antioch Was The Capital Of Ancient Syria, A Vital Marketplace At The Crossroads Between East And West. It Was Here That St. Paul Preached To The First Gentile Community To Be Called Christians And Where A Greekspeaking Jewish Culture Flourished Alongside Roman, Egyptian, And Near Eastern Cults. A Large Middleclass Shared In The Wealth And Culture Of The City, And Art Abounded In Numerous Forms, Especially In Beautiful Mosaics Depicting Scenes From Mythology And Everyday Life. Featuring 118 Objects Excavated From The City'S Ruins, All Reproduced In Full Color, Antioch: The Lost Ancient City Recreates The Spatial Sensation, Visual Splendor, And Cultural Richness Of This Urban Center.Devastated By An Earthquake In 526 C.E., As Well As By Fires, Plagues And Invasions By Persians, Antioch Survived Only In Memory Through Ancient Written Accounts Until The 1930S, When Excavations Revealed A Wealth Of Finds From The Private Houses Of Its Inhabitants, Including A Large Cache Of Floor Mosaics. In Addition, Archaeologists Found Several Churches, A Stadium, A Circus, A Theater, And Several Baths. This Catalog Displays And Describes The Excavated Artifactsmosaics, Sculpture, Glass, Metalwork, Coinswithin Their Architectural And Cultural Contexts, Thereby Evoking The Street Life As Well As The Domestic Lives Of Antioch'S Citizens. Among The Treasures Are The Mosaics The Drinking Contest Between Dionysos And Herakles And The Judgment Of Paris, The Antioch Chalice, Gold Jewelry From Syria, Bronze Tyche Figurines, And Mosaics Of River And Sea Deities. Antioch Emerges As A Compelling Model Of A Meltingpot City, One That Challenges Our Own Notions Of Civic Community And Diversity.The Contributors Are Susan Boyd, Bernadette Brooten, John J. Dobbins, Anna Gonosov, Susan Ashbrook Harvey, Florent Heintz, Sandra Knudsen, Christine Kondoleon, Michael Maas, William Metcalf, James Russell, Sarolta Takcs, Cornelius Vermeule Iii, And Fikret Yegul.Exhibition Schedule:The Worcester Art Museumworcester, Massachusettsoctober 7, 2000February 4, 2001The Cleveland Art Museumcleveland, Ohiomarch 18, 2001June 3, 2001The Baltimore Museum Of Artbaltimore, Marylandseptember 16, 2001December 30, 2001
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Antioch: The Lost Ancient City'? A: The book focuses on the historical significance and cultural richness of Antioch, an ancient city known for its Hellenic culture and its role as a melting pot of civilizations.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this exhibition catalog? A: The contributors include notable scholars such as Susan Boyd, Bernadette Brooten, John J. Dobbins, and Christine Kondoleon, among others.
- Q: What can readers expect to find in the catalog? A: Readers can expect to find detailed descriptions and full-color reproductions of 118 artifacts excavated from Antioch, including mosaics, sculptures, and everyday items.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 352 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of Antioch's history and artifacts.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Antioch: The Lost Ancient City' published? A: The book was published on November 15, 2000.
- Q: What were some of the key artifacts highlighted in the catalog? A: Key artifacts include notable mosaics such as 'The Drinking Contest between Dionysos and Herakles' and 'The Judgment of Paris', as well as gold jewelry and bronze figurines.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in good condition, suitable for readers interested in history and archaeology.
- Q: Where can I find information about the exhibition schedule? A: The exhibition schedule is detailed in the book, highlighting venues such as The Worcester Art Museum and The Cleveland Art Museum.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in ancient history? A: Yes, this book is highly suitable for anyone interested in ancient history, archaeology, and the cultural dynamics of ancient cities.