The Traveler's Guide to Greek Archaeology: Getting the Most from your Mediterranean Trip
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Ancient Greek History and Politics
The Greek City-State
The Spread of the Architectural Orders
Why Greek Buildings and Temples look the way they do
The Mysteries of the Parthenon
The Evolution of Monumental Greek Sculpture
The Role of the Romans in Preserving Greek art
Why Pottery is so Important to Archaeologists
The Changing Styles of Pottery and Pottery Art
The Long Lost World of Greek Painting
Rather than a guide to a particular place, The Traveler's Guide to Greek Archaeology is a reliable reference that can be used in any museum, ancient building or archaeological site to enhance the reader's understanding and appreciation of the wonders that they see.
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About the author
Dr. Greg Smith is a writer-photographer and seasoned Mediterranean traveler. After training as a dentist he returned to the University of British Columbia and graduated in 1992 with a Masters degree in Classical Archaeology. He has worked as an archaeologist for both the University of British Columbia and Cornell University on excavations on the Aegean island of Lesbos and at Halae on mainland Greece. He has published in scientific journals and his art and photography have appeared in national magazines. His hobbies include training and driving Standardbred race horses, painting, and teaching Shorei Kan Karate. Greg and his wife Lynn divide their time between Mexico and their hobby farm in Langley, BC.
