Shaping Ceremony: Monumental Steps and Greek Architecture

This study of ancient Greek architecture focuses on steps that lead to monuments, shedding light on the interactions between the human body, human behavior, and architecture, and exploring the socio-political meanings of monument steps. The book offers analysis of 38 sites built from the sixth through the second centuries BC, examining not only monument steps but also paths and grandstand seating for crowds of worshipers. Black and white photos and illustrations are included. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)