Athens and Persia in the Fifth Century Bc A Study in Cultural Receptivity

This is the first comprehensive collection of evidence pertaining to the relations between Athens and Persia in the fifth century BC. Archaeology, epigraphy, iconography and literature all reveal some facet of Athenian receptivity to Persian culture. This innovative and fully illustrated study traces the Athenian response as it appears in pot shapes, clothing, luxurious display and monumental architecture. Even while despising the Persians, the Athenians appropriated and reshaped aspects of Achaemenid culture to their own needs.Miller, Margaret Christina is the author of 'Athens and Persia in the Fifth Century Bc A Study in Cultural Receptivity', published 2004 under ISBN 9780521607582 and ISBN 0521607582.