An Archaeology of Greece: The Present State and Future Scope of a DisciplineClassical archaeology probably enjoys a wider appeal than any other branch of classical or archaeological studies. As an intellectual and academic discipline, however, its esteem has not matched its popularity. Here, Anthony Snodgrass argues that classical archaeology has a rare potential in the whole field of the study of the past to make innovative discoveries and apply modern approaches by widening the aims of the discipline. |
Contents
The Health of a Discipline I | 1 |
Archaeology and History | 36 |
The Rural Landscape of Ancient Greece | 67 |
The Rural Landscape of Greece Today | 93 |
The First Figurescenes in Greek Art | 132 |
The Early Iron Age of Greece | 170 |
References for the Illustrations | 211 |
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