Jane Ellen Harrison

Ancient Art and Ritual is a book written by Jane Ellen Harrison, first published in 1913. It is a comprehensive study of the art and rituals of ancient civilizations, particularly those of Greece and Rome. The book explores the relationship between art and ritual...

Ancient Art and Ritual is a book written by Jane Ellen Harrison, an English classical scholar and linguist. The book explores the relationship between ancient art and ritual, specifically in ancient Greece. Harrison argues that art and ritual are interdependent, as art is used...

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"Ancient Art and Ritual" is a book written by Jane Ellen Harrison, a distinguished classical scholar and linguist. The book was first published in 1913 and is considered one of Harrison's significant contributions to the field of classical studies. Jane Ellen Harrison (1850-1928) was...

Originally published in 1921, this book was written by Jane Ellen Harrison (1850-1928). A pioneering British classical scholar and linguist, she was also prominent in the development of the early feminist movement. The text summarises the results of Harrison's work on the origins of...

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In this seminal work, author Jane Ellen Harrison examines the artistic traditions of ancient Greece, focusing particularly on the period from the prehistoric era to the classical period. Drawing on archaeological and literary sources, Harrison provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the stylistic...

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Mythology by Jane Ellen Harrison is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient myths and legends of Greece and Rome. The book delves into the origins and meanings of the stories, examining the cultural and historical context in which they were created. Harrison provides detailed...

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Jane Harrison examines the festivals of ancient Greek religion to identify the primitive "substratum" of ritual and its persistence in the realm of classical religious observance and literature. In Harrison's preface to this remarkable book, she writes that J. G. Frazer's work had become...

The arch, witty, outspoken memoirs of the pioneering archaeologist and scholar Mary Beard has called "my hero." First published by Virginia and Leonard Woolf in 1925, Jane Ellen Harrison's Reminiscences are the irreverent memoirs of a student who declared Victorian education "ingeniously useless," who...

""The Myth of the Descent into Hades"" by Jane Ellen Harrison is a scholarly analysis of the ancient Greek myth of the descent of the goddesses Persephone and Demeter into the underworld. The book explores the origins and evolution of the myth, its symbolism,...

""The Myth of the Descent into Hades"" by Jane Ellen Harrison is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Greek myth of the descent into the underworld, also known as Hades. The book examines the origins of this myth and its various interpretations throughout history,...

THIS 72 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Myths of the Odyssey in Art and Literature, by Jane Ellen Harrison. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766190676.Author: Jane Ellen HarrisonISBN-10: 116290271XISBN-13: 9781162902715Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2010Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 6.00h x...

The Myth of the Sirens is a book written by Jane Ellen Harrison, which explores the ancient Greek myth of the Sirens. In Greek mythology, the Sirens were dangerous creatures who lured sailors to their deaths with their enchanting songs. Harrison examines the origins...

The Primitive Spring Dance or Dithyramb in Ancient Greece is a book written by Jane Ellen Harrison. It explores the origins and evolution of the Dithyramb, a type of choral song and dance performed in ancient Greece during the festival of Dionysus. The book...

The Primitive Spring Dance Or Dithyramb In Ancient Greece is a book written by Jane Ellen Harrison that explores the origins and significance of the dithyramb, a choral song and dance performed in ancient Greece during the spring festival of Dionysus. The book examines...

The book ""The Transition From Ritual To Art: The Dromenon And The Drama"" by Jane Ellen Harrison explores the evolution of ancient Greek religious rituals into the art form of drama. The author examines the concept of the dromenon, which refers to the sacred...

The book ""The Transition From Ritual To Art: The Dromenon And The Drama"" by Jane Ellen Harrison explores the evolution of ancient Greek religious practices and their transformation into theatrical performances. The author argues that the transition from ritual to art was a gradual...

Drawing upon a range of disciplines including anthropology, classical studies, archaeology and psychology, Jane Ellen Harrison's seminal 1912 work Themis pieces together the origins of early Greek religion. Known as one of the founders of modern studies in Greek mythology, Harrison has been described...