John Henderson

Novelas, películas, teatro, moda, turismo dan fe del innegable atractivo que sigue ejerciendo, pasados más de dos mil años, el mundo clásico en nuestros días. A cargo de los prestigiosos especialistas Mary Beard (Premio Princesa de Asturias de Ciencias Sociales 2016) y John Henderson, esta breve introduccion nos lleva, con un original planteamiento, a captar y distinguir las variadisimas imbricaciones de la antiguedad grecolatina y los numerosos frutos que ha alumbrado a lo largo de la historia, desde Virgilio a Poussin y Evelyn Waugh, de Democrito a Karl Marx, de las ruinas de un templo en la recondita Arcadia a James Frazer. Un libro vivaz, de amena lectura, rebosante de anecdotas, que no solo rompe una lanza a favor de la cultura clasica, sino que sienta su importancia insoslayable para la comprension y construccion del mundo actual.

Mary Beard y John Hendersonános descubren en este libro elámundo antiguoáde Grecia y Roma como nunca lo habíamos imaginado, con sus esculturasápintadasáde brillantes colores y sus edificios totalmente decorados con frescos y mosaicos.Su analisis, revelador y emocionante, recorre las delicadas pinturas de las villas pompeyanas, aventura como debieron ser las estatuas en todo su esplendor cromatico, revela cual era el sentido de la desnudez femenina en elamundo clasico y nos sorprende con la utilidad que tuvieron los monumentos.aAsi, nos demuestraacomo las innovaciones artisticas de la Antiguedad se han convertido hoy en las convenciones de nuestra cultura.Nuevo prologo a esta edicion de Mary Beard.

Mary Beard, Premio Princesa de Asturias de Ciencias Sociales 2016 Novelas, películas, teatro, moda, turismo dan fe del innegable atractivo que sigue ejerciendo, pasados más de dos mil años, el mundo

This Very Short Introduction to Classics links a haunting temple on a lonely mountainside to the glory of ancient Greece and the grandeur of Rome, and to Classics within modern culture-from Jefferson and Byron to Asterix and Ben-Hur.We are all Classicists - we come into touch with the Classics daily: in our culture, politics, medicine, architecture, language, and literature. What are the true roots of these influences, however, and how do our interpretations of these aspects of the Classics differ from their original reception? This introduction to the Classics begins with a visit to the British Museum to view the frieze which once decorated the Apollo Temple at Bassae. Through these sculptures, John Henderson and Mary Beard prompt us to consider the significance of Classics as a means of discovery and enquiry, its value in terms of literature, philposophy, and culture, and its importance as a source of imagery.

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In this fascinating and richly illustrated book, John Henderson takes us into the Renaissance hospitals of Florence, recreating the enormous barn-like wards and exploring the lives of those who received and those who administered treatment there. Drawing on an exceptional range of visual and documentary evidence, Henderson overturns the popular view of the pre-industrial hospital as a hellish destination for the dying poor. To the contrary, hospitals of the era developed specialized, professional care; became important centers of artistic patronage; and served a large patient population, only ten percent of whom died during their stay. The book explores the civic role of Renaissance hospitals, their beautiful architecture and interior design, and their methods of medical treatment that continue to influence healthcare practices today. John Henderson is Wellcome Reader in Renaissance Medicine, School of History, Classics and Archaeology at Birkbeck College, University of London, and fellow of Wolfson College, Cambridge. Among his previous books is The Great Pox: The French Disease in Renaissance Europe, coedited with J. Arizabalaga and R. French and published by Yale University Press.

The stunning masterpieces of Ancient Greece and Rome are fundamental to the story of art in Western culture and to the origins of art history. The expanding Greek world of Alexander the Great had an enormous impact on the Mediterranean superpower of Rome. Generals, rulers, and artists seized, imitated, and re-thought the stunning legacy of Greek painting and sculpture, culminating in the greatest art-collector the world had ever seen, the Roman emperor, Hadrian. This exciting new look at Classical art starts with the excavation of the buried city of Pompeii, and investigates the grandiose monuments of ancient tyrants, and the sensual beauty of Apollo and Venus. Concluding with that most influential invention of all, the human portrait, it highlights the re-discovery of Classical art in the modern world, from the treasure hunts of Renaissance Rome to scientific retrieval in the twenty-first century.

Teach Yourself - the worlds leading learning brand - is relaunched in 2010 as a multi-platform experience that will keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Let our expert author guide you through this brand new edition, with personal insights, tips, energising self-tests and summaries throughout the book. Go online at www.teachyourself.com for tests, extension articles and a vibrant community of like-minded learners. And if you dont have much time, dont worry - every book gives you 1, 5 and 10-minute bites of learning to get you started.If you want a new car but have no idea where to start looking, how to find a good deal, or even whether to buy new or second-hand, this is an ideal book for you. It covers everything from the basics of research, buying online and abroad, dealers and specialists and the first days in your new purchase (what does that button do?). It will offer sensible and basic tips for car maintenance, including everything from safety checks on tyres, to checking oil and even how to wash, polish, and remove stubborn scratches or persistent dog hairs. With advice on everything from warranties to insurance to how to cope with a breakdown, it is ideal for any new car owner.

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Mary Beard y John Henderson nos descubren en este libro el mundo antiguo de Grecia y Roma como nunca lo habíamos imaginado, con sus esculturas pintadas de brillantes colores y sus edificios totalmente decorados con frescos y mosaicos.Su analisis, revelador y emocionante, recorre las delicadas pinturas de las villas pompeyanas, aventura como debieron ser las estatuas en todo su esplendor cromatico, revela cual era el sentido de la desnudez femenina en el mundo clasico y nos sorprende con la utilidad que tuvieron los monumentos. Asi, nos demuestra como las innovaciones artisticas de la Antiguedad se han convertido hoy en las convenciones de nuestra cultura.Nuevo prologo a esta edicion de Mary Beard.