The Study of Greek Inscriptions - Softcover

Woodhead, A. G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521298601 ISBN 13: 9780521298605

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1981

Synopsis

Inscriptions from classical Greek lands, written on buildings, pottery or other objects, can provide important information about the ancient world. Mr. Woodhead has written an introduction for the non-specialist which aims to provide all the basic information. He explains the conventional signs used by the epigraphist in transcribing texts; the development of the Greek alphabet and of the various forms of writing; the methods of classifying inscriptions and the main criteria for dating them; the problems of reconstructing, restoring, or rejoining fragmentary texts; and the methods of reproduction by drawing, photography, and the making of paper or latex moulds or 'squeezes'. The final sections introduce the reader to the various published collections of epigraphic texts, and provide some useful background knowledge to help with dating and interpretation. For this second edition, the author has made substantial modifications to the text and brought the bibliographical references up to date. Contents: Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; List of Illustrations; Introduction; 1. Signs and Symbols; 2. The Origin and Development of the Greek Alphabet; 3. Boustrophedon and Stoichedon; 4. The Classification of Inscriptions; 5. The Dating of Inscriptions; 6.The Restoration of Inscriptions; 7. Squeezes and Photographs; 8. Inscriptions in the History of Greek Art; 9. Epigraphic Publications; 10. Some Miscellaneous Information; Notes; Index

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521298601
• ISBN 13: 9780521298605
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 160