A View Of The Arts And Sciences: From The Earliest Times To The Age Of Alexander The Great (1785)

By James Bannister

Book Overview

""A View of the Arts and Sciences: From the Earliest Times to the Age of Alexander the Great"" is a historical book written by James Bannister in 1785. The book provides a detailed account of the history of various arts and sciences, including architecture, sculpture, painting, music, astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy. Bannister traces the development of these disciplines from their earliest origins in ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia, through the classical period of Greece and Rome, and up to the time of Alexander the Great. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular subject. Bannister provides a comprehensive overview of the major figures and works in each field, as well as the cultural and historical contexts in which they emerged. The author also explores the connections between different disciplines, showing how advances in one area often influenced developments in others.""A View of the Arts and Sciences"" is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of human achievement. Bannister's writing is clear and concise, making complex ideas accessible to readers of all levels. The book is also richly illustrated with images of important artifacts and artworks, providing a visual complement to the text. Overall, this book is a fascinating exploration of the intellectual and cultural history of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164005839
• ISBN13: 9781164005834
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"