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Pandora: Women In Classical Greece,Used
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Product Description Spotlighting Superb Examples Of Classical Greek Art Together With Recent Findings In Anthropology, Social History, Psychology, Classics, And Classical Archaeology, Pandora Offers A Multifaceted Look At Women In Myth, Ritual, And Daily Life In Classical Greece. In This Catalogue, Which Was Written To Accompany An International Traveling Exhibition Organized By The Walters Art Gallery, Ellen Reeder Turns To Classical Greek Marbles, Bronzes, Terracottas, And Vases To Help Illustrate The Ways In Which Women Were Perceived And How They Lived. The Discussion Is Enhanced Through Interpretive Essays Written For This Catalogue By A Group Of Eminent Classicists And Historians. Reeder Finds A Particular Emphasis On Myths Dealing With The Unmarried Maiden And The Difficulty Of The Transition To Marriage And Motherhood As Exemplified In The Stories Of Danae, Thetis, Atalanta, And Amymone. She Also Explores Images Of Containers And Untamed Animals As Metaphors For Women; Rituals Involving Women, Such As The Wedding And The Cult Of The Little Bears At Brauron; The Character And Cult Of Goddesses; And The Close Association Of Women With Textiles. The Catalogue Contains Interpretive Essays By Sally Humphreys, Mary Lefkowitz, Franois Lissarrague, John Oakley, Margot Schmidt, H. A. Shapiro, Christiane Sourvinouinwood, Andrew Stewart, And Froma Zeitlin. The Examples Of Art Are Drawn From More Than Fifty Collections In Fourteen Countries And Feature Both Familiar Masterpieces And Previously Inaccessible Works. About The Author Ellen D. Reeder Is Curator Of Ancient Art At The Walters Art Gallery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Pandora: Women in Classical Greece'? A: The book provides a multi-faceted exploration of women's roles in classical Greek society, examining aspects of myth, ritual, and daily life through classical art and recent scholarly findings.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Pandora: Women in Classical Greece'? A: The author of the book is Dora Panofsky.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Pandora: Women in Classical Greece'? A: The book contains a total of 432 pages.
- Q: When was 'Pandora: Women in Classical Greece' published? A: The book was published on October 30, 1995.
- Q: Does the book include interpretive essays? A: Yes, the book features interpretive essays by several eminent classicists and historians, enhancing the discussion of women's roles in ancient Greece.
- Q: What are some themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as myths related to unmarried maidens, rituals involving women, and the cultural significance of textiles and containers as metaphors for women.
- Q: Is 'Pandora: Women in Classical Greece' associated with any exhibitions? A: Yes, the book was written to accompany an international traveling exhibition organized by the Walters Art Gallery.
- Q: What types of art are examined in the book? A: The book examines classical Greek art forms including marbles, bronzes, terracottas, and vases.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Ancient Civilizations'.