Down from Olympus

Archaeology and Philhellenism in Germany, 1750-1970

Autor*innen

• Suzanne L. Marchand

Parameter

• 426 Seiten
• 15 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Sachliteratur

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Focusing on the cultural phenomenon of German Graecophilia, the book explores how the educated elite's fascination with ancient Greece evolved into a significant institutional force. Suzanne Marchand examines the legacy of nineteenth-century philhellenes, who sought to blend elitist aesthetics with a scholarly ethos to enhance education and the arts. Through the lens of classical archaeology, she highlights the collaboration between scholars and policymakers in creating state-funded cultural institutions, revealing both the advancements in knowledge and the shortcomings in social responsibility inherent in German neohumanism.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Einband: Paperback