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An elegant, concise, and generously illustrated exploration of Alexander the Great's representations in art and literature through the ages.
In this book, John Boardman, one of the world's leading authorities on ancient Greece, looks beyond the life of Alexander the Great in order to examine the astonishing range of Alexanders created by generations of authors, historians, and artists throughout the world - from Scotland to China. John Boardman draws on his deep knowledge of Alexander and the ancient world to reflect on the most interesting and emblematic depictions of this towering historical figure. From Alexander's biographers in ancient Greece to the illustrated Alexander "Romances" of the Middle Ages to operas, films, and even modern cartoons, this generously illustrated volume takes readers on a fascinating journey.
An elegant, concise, and generously illustrated exploration of Alexander the Great's representations in art and literature through the ages.
In this book, John Boardman, one of the world's leading authorities on ancient Greece, looks beyond the life of Alexander the Great in order to examine the astonishing range of Alexanders created by generations of authors, historians, and artists throughout the world - from Scotland to China. John Boardman draws on his deep knowledge of Alexander and the ancient world to reflect on the most interesting and emblematic depictions of this towering historical figure. From Alexander's biographers in ancient Greece to the illustrated Alexander "Romances" of the Middle Ages to operas, films, and even modern cartoons, this generously illustrated volume takes readers on a fascinating journey.
John Boardman is a Fellow of the British Academy and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxford's Beazley Archive. He is Professor Emeritus of Classical Art and Archaeology at Lincoln College, Oxford, and former Assistant Keeper at the Ashmolean Museum. His many books include The Greeks Overseas, The History of Greek Vases, and The Greeks in Asia.
[An] engaging study of the evolution of Alexander the Great mythos
from antiquity down to the present day through art, literature,
music, and film. . . . Alexander the Great: From his Death to the
Present Day is a delightful read and has much to offer to anyone
interested in the story of Alexander.---Timothy Howe, Bryn Mawr
Classical Review
A vivid survey.---Matthew Reisz, Times Higher Education
Boardman's affection for his subject shines . . . . [Alexander the
Great] will entertain and instruct both scholars and the wider
public . . . . [Boardman's] extensive knowledge of ancient
literature and even more especially art, ranging far beyond the
narrow confines of the classical world, remains
unrivalled.---Lucilla Burn, Art Newspaper
The strength of the work is its rich collection of illustrations of
art based on the Alexander Romance. ---S. M. Burstein, Choice
Reviews
This delightful book will encourage you to take another look [at
Alexander the Great].---Michael Fallon, Classics for All
Written by a supremely knowledgeable guide, this is a remarkable
survey of fascinating lore and legend about Alexander the Great.
Whether in Hades or the Blessed Isles, Alexander will surely smile
as he reads this tribute to his memory."--Adrienne Mayor, author of
The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women across the Ancient
World
"A delightful personal exploration of a vast subject, this is a
book for everyone who is interested in antiquity and its
legacy."--Richard Stoneman, author of The Book of Alexander the
Great
"Boardman relates and confronts, with his usual genial acuity, the
'traditions' of Alexander head-on, exploiting and displaying to the
full his unrivaled expertise in the cross-cultural melding of
post-Alexander visual-artistic currents. He takes his story down
well beyond antiquity too, providing something for a wide potential
non-classicist readership to get their teeth into."--Paul
Cartledge, A. G. Leventis Professor of Greek Culture Emeritus,
University of Cambridge
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