OCR Classical Civilisation AS and A Level Components 21 and 22 (Paperback)

James Renshaw

ISBN 10: 1350015113 / ISBN 13: 9781350015111

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specification for AS and A-Level Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017). It covers Components 21 and 22 from the 'Culture and the Arts' Component Group:Greek Theatre by James Renshaw and Laura SwiftImperial Image by Robert Hancock-JonesWhy was tragedy and comedy so central to Athenian life? How did drama challenge Athenians to reflect on their way of living? How did the emperor Augustus present himself as the restorer of Romes greatness? To what extent did he provide an example to later political figures as a promoter of his regime? This book guides AS and A-Level students to a greater understanding of these issues. The Greek Theatre chapter explores the festival context in which tragedies and comedies were performed, and then analyses three plays: Oedipus the King by Sophocles, Bacchae by Euripides and Frogs by Aristophanes. The Imperial Image chapter analyses the self-presentation of Romes most dynamic emperor, who claimed to have found Rome a city of bricks, but left it a city of marble. The ideal preparation for the final examinations, all content is presented by experts and experienced teachers in a clear and accessible narrative. Ancient literary and visual sources are described and analysed, with supporting images. Helpful student features include study questions, quotations from contemporary scholars, further reading, and boxes focusing in on key people, events and terms. Practice questions and exam guidance prepare students for assessment.A Companion Website is available at . This textbook supports OCR's AS and A-Level Classical Civilisation and is written for students taking Component 21 or 22 from the 'Culture and the Arts' Component Group. The ideal preparation for the final examinations, this book covers the two options Greek Theatre and Imperial Image. Experts and experienced teachers present all the necessary content in a clear and accessible narrative. Helpful student features include study questions, further reading, and boxes focusing in on key people, events and terms. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: OCR Classical Civilisation AS and A Level Components 21 and 22 (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1350015113
• ISBN 13: 9781350015111
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This textbook supports OCR's AS and A-Level Classical Civilisation and is written for students taking Component 21 or 22 from the 'Culture and the Arts' Component Group. The ideal preparation for the final examinations, this book covers the two options Greek Theatre and Imperial Image. Experts and experienced teachers present all the necessary content in a clear and accessible narrative. Helpful student features include study questions, further reading, and boxes focusing in on key people, events and terms.

About the Author

Robert Hancock-Jones teaches Classical Civilisation at Townley Grammar School, UK. James Renshaw teaches Classics at Godolphin and Latymer School, UK. His books include In Search of the Greeks (2nd edn, Bloomsbury, 2015) and In Search of the Romans (Bloomsbury, 2012) and he is General Editor of the suite of books for OCR Classical Civilisation and Ancient History (Bloomsbury, 2017). Laura Swift is Lecturer in Classical Studies at the Open University, UK. Her books include Greek Tragedy (Bloomsbury, 2016) and Euripides: Ion (Bloomsbury, 2008).