Learning on ScreenSeven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Colossus of Rhodes
- Synopsis
- Explores the birth of the image of "The New Man" in human history. Delving into the legends of the Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, John Romer demostrates how these monuments projected a new vision of the human form into the popular consciousness.
A mammoth figure of ivory and gold, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia ruled over the Olympic games. Before this venerable statue lay a huge, shallow pool of olive oil, which reflected light on to the figure. The Colossus of Rhodes was built with sheets of bronze and stood guard over the Island of Rhodes. - Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2005
- Year of production
- 1994
- Subjects
- Archaeology; Classical studies; History
- Keywords
- ancient civilisations; Greece - classical
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £14.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 45 minutes
- Year
- 2005
Distributor
- Name
Green Umbrella Productions
- Phone
- 01483 726969
- Fax
- 01483 721188
- Address
- 4 The Links
Old Woking Road
Old Woking
Surrey
GU22 8BF
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