Product Description

Greece is renowned as the cradle of democracy - the land where classical architecture, theatre and poetry were born. In this text, Arthus-Bertrand, an aerial photographer, presents the ampitheatres, temples and columns as seen from the air - symbols of antiquity amongst a rocky Mediterranean landscape and lush olive groves. Captions illuminate the views, providing geographical, historical and cultural information. The history of Mount Athos, the ancient ruins of Crete, the Acropolis and the stadium of Olympia are all pictured and detailed, along with the beaches of Ios, Mykonos and Corfu, busy seaports and bustling Athens with its centrepiece, the Parthenon.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #542170 in Books
• Published on: 1997-10-06
• Original language: French
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

Customer Reviews

Magnificent
I especially like shots that include the Mediterranean, which can be mind-bogglingly blue. Even those parts of Greece that look barren and stony when you're on the ground take on a whole new texture and beauty when photographed from the air.

Beautiful and brilliant!
This is a truly unique book. These aerial photographs are masterful artwork. The photographer has captured some of the most enchanting spots in Greece with expert use of natural light. Strolling through this book over and over again makes me see a land that is even more beautiful from the air than from the land; makes me see a beauty that previously I could only feel. The photo of the Skiathos fisherman in his boat suspended in the sea is absolutely magical! Going through this book after you return from Greece takes you back. Reading it before you visit impels you to go. Exquisite!

Greece from the Air review
A pretty book - good as a gift. The pictures are lovely, and the text is interesting and well-written.