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What is "Humanism"?
"In the simplest terms, 'humanism' refers to how Greek art and literature - and art and literature in that tradition- puts the human experience at the center of events, in contrast the Hebrews and Christians put God at that center" (Early Greek Humanism).
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"Early Greek Humanism: The Beauty of the Human Form and Essence". University of Idaho, http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/engl257/ancient/greek_humanism.htm). Accessed 11 October 2018.
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What is "Philosophy"?
"Philosophy is the systematic and critical study of fundamental questions that arise both in everyday life and through the practice of other disciplines" (Philosophy: What and Why?).
Citation:
"Philosophy: What and Why?". Brown University, https://www.brown.edu/academics/philosophy/undergraduate/philosophy-what-and-why. Accessed 11 October 2018.
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Ebooks:
Oath of Hippocrates by ISBN: 058504919X
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| Greek philosophy | Democritus | Hippocrates |
| Hellenistic philosophy | Ancient Greece | Epicurus |
| Pre-Socratic | Philosophy Ancient Greece | Aristotle |
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View a video tutorial or a printable handout on this database. - Humanities Source (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowSubject(s): History, literature, political science, philosophy, language, and religion. Best for: Assignments that require credible, scholarly research. Includes: Scholarly journals, magazines, news.
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What is "Tragedy"?
"A drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw, moral weakness, or inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances" (Tragedy).
Citation:
"Tragedy (redirected from Tragic Drama)". The Free Dictionary, https://www.thefreedictionary.com/Tragic+drama. Accessed 11 October 2018.
What is an "Epic"?
"A long narrative poem recounting, in elevated style, the deeds of a legendary hero, [especially] one originating in oral folk tradition" (Epic).
Citation:
"Epic". The Free Dictionary, https://www.thefreedictionary.com/epic. Accessed 16 October 2018.
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| Greek tragedy | Epic poetry | Greek poetry |
| Greek drama | Ancient Greece | Euripides |
| Literature Ancient Greece | Tragedy Ancient Greece | Homer |
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View a video tutorial or a printable handout on this database. - Humanities Source (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowSubject(s): History, literature, political science, philosophy, language, and religion. Best for: Assignments that require credible, scholarly research. Includes: Scholarly journals, magazines, news.
View a video tutorial or a printable handout on this database. - JSTOR This link opens in a new windowSubject(s): Humanitites, social sciences, and sciences. Includes: Scholarly journals, book chapters, and primary sources.
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What is "Architecture"?
"Architecture, the art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction. The practice of architecture is employed to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic ends" (Collins et al.).
Citation:
Collins, P. et al. "Architecture". Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/topic/architecture. Accessed 11 October 2018.
What is "Sculpture"?
"The art or practice of shaping figures or designs in the round or in relief, as by chiseling marble, modeling clay, or casting in metal" (Sculpture).
Citation:
"Sculpture". The Free Dictionary, https://www.thefreedictionary.com/sculpture. Accessed 16 October 2018.
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Ebooks:
A Companion to Greek Architecture by A Companion to Greek Architecture provides an expansive overview of the topic, including design, engineering, and construction as well as theory, reception, and lasting impact. Covers both sacred and secular structures and complexes, with particular attention to architectural decoration, such as sculpture, interior design, floor mosaics, and wall painting Makes use of new research from computer-driven technologies, the study of inscriptions and archaeological evidence, and recently excavated buildings Brings together original scholarship from an esteemed group of archaeologists and art historians Presents the most up-to-date English language coverage of Greek architecture in several decades while also sketching out important areas and structures in need of further research
ISBN: 9781118327616Publication Date: 2016-06-13
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| Greek architecture | Discus Thrower | Polycleitus |
| Greek sculpture | Myron | Praxiteles |
| Sculpture Ancient Greece | Architecture Ancient Greece | Parthenon |
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View a video tutorial or a printable handout on this database. - Humanities Source (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowSubject(s): History, literature, political science, philosophy, language, and religion. Best for: Assignments that require credible, scholarly research. Includes: Scholarly journals, magazines, news.
View a video tutorial or a printable handout on this database. - JSTOR This link opens in a new windowSubject(s): Humanitites, social sciences, and sciences. Includes: Scholarly journals, book chapters, and primary sources.
View a video tutorial or a printable handout on this database.