Beacon Lights of History, Volume 01 - The Old Pagan Civilizations by John Lord
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Socrates a witness and agent of God
Socrates compared with Buddha and Marcus Aurelius His resemblance to Christ in life and teachings Unjust charges of his enemies His unpopularity His trial and defence His audacity His condemnation The dignity of his last hours His easy death Tardy repentance of the Athenians; statue by Lysippus Posthumous influence Authorities PHIDIAS. GREEK ART. General popular interest in Art Principles on which it is based Phidias taken merely as a text Not much known of his personal history His most famous statues; Minerva and Olympian Jove His peculiar excellences as a sculptor Definitions of the word "Art" Its representation of ideas of beauty and grace The glory and dignity of art The connection of plastic with literary art Architecture, the first expression of art |
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