The study of Greek and Roman Art and Architecture has a long history that goes back to the second half of the 18th century and has provided an essential contribution towards the creation and the definition of the wider disciplines of Art History and Architectural History. This venerable tradition and record are in part responsible for the diffused tendency to avoid general discussions addressing the larger theoretical implications; methodologies; and directions of research in the discipline. This attitude is in sharp contrast not only with the wider field of Art History; but also with disciplines that are traditionally associated with the study of Greek and Roman Art and Architecture; like Classics and Classical Archaeology. In recent years; the field has been characterized by an ever-increasing range of approaches; under the influence of various disciplines such as Sociology; Semiotics; Gender Theory; Anthropology; Reception Theory; and Hermeneutics. In light of these recent developments; this Handbook seeks to explore key aspects of Greek and Roman Art and Architecture; and to assess the current state of the discipline.The Handbook includes thirty essays; in addition to the introduction; by an international team of leading senior scholars; who have played a critical role in shaping the field; and by younger scholars; who will express the perspectives of a newer generation. After a framing introduction written by the editor; which compares ancient and modern notions of art and architecture; the Handbook is divided into five sections: Pictures from the Inside; Greek and Roman Art and Architecture in the Making; Ancient Contexts; Post-Antique Contexts; and Approaches. Together; the essays in the volume make for an innovative and important book; one that is certain to find a wide readership.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Focuses too much on the vocal parts of the score.By TomasThis book focuses on the vocal pieces from the movies; like the tracks that have Elvish lyrics. Im very disappointed.There are some gorgeous parts of the soundtrack that are left out of this; especially one of the main themes that sounds very grandiose that is played when they are walking through the mountains (from 1:15 in "The Ring Goes South"). What the heck?! Who decides not to include that theme?Example: perhaps the best track in all of the Lord of the Rings trilogy is "The Grey Havens" (in my opinion of course). It is beautiful but isnt in this music book."Return of the King" in the third movie is another beautiful track that is 10:14 long. However they only have a small portion of the piece: the portion that has vocals.13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Great up until the endBy Amy PresleyI was excited to get this book in. I was mostly looking forward to "Concerning Hobbits" and "Into the West." "Concerning Hobbits" is great; but I was really disappointed in "Into the West." Its just the piano accompaniment with the melody/solo line above it. I would have liked a more "piano solo." You can hardly tell what it is just playing the piano part from this book. I love that song; so Im going to keep looking for a true piano solo arrangement. And I wish "Grey Havens" was in this book; but its not. But if you like most of the music from the trilogy; absolutely get this book. Its a great value; and cheaper on than on other sheet music sites; though I think delivery time might have been longer. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Music from the Motion Pictures Arranged for Solo Piano1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. NOT SOLO PIANOBy James BlackIt has great music. It i not too difficult and captures the moments quite well. But this is NOT IN ANY WAY PIANO SOLO. Most of the songs are for piano and voice/choir. Usually the piano accompniment includes the parts; but not always. This is the only reason it does not deserve the 5 stars that it should have.
