Athens: The Golden Age

Series: Humanities program - heritage of the humanities

Duration: 30

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1962

Creator: ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA EDUC. (FILM

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Distills those aspects of Athenian life which made the Golden Age workable. Narrated by Charles Kahn., Mr. Kahn describes aspects of Athenian life which made the achievements of the golden age possible, beauty of the city and its natural setting; the intelligence and energy of the people; the unique blend of popular government with outstanding leadership; the vital relationships among art, religion and citizenship.

Complete Record: Distills those aspects of Athenian life which made the Golden Age workable. Narrated by Charles Kahn., Outlines the major aspects of Athenian life which contributed to the "Golden Age." Describes these aspects as the energy and intelligence of the people; the outstanding leadership and popular government; and the relationships between Athenian citizenship, religion, and art. Artifacts and models are used to aid in the clarification of concepts presented by Charles Kahn of Columbia University., , Substantiates the generally accepted opinion that fifth century Athens was the most civilized society in history., Mr. Kahn describes aspects of Athenian life which made the achievements of the golden age possible, beauty of the city and its natural setting; the intelligence and energy of the people; the unique blend of popular government with outstanding leadership; the vital relationships among art, religion and citizenship.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.