The Embroidered Armour

Translated by Shaun Whiteside
Ebook
On sale Apr 23, 2013 | 176 Pages | 9781782270515

The Embroidered Armour examines the Greek Mysteries, mythology and legends that heralded a revolution in thinking between the time of Homer and Plato, which gave birth to the Western cultural tradition.

In investigating ancient Greek concepts concerning the relationship between seeing and knowing, Roberto Peregalli presents an eloquent demonstration of the modernity of ancient Greek wisdom.
Born in Milan in 1961, Roberto Peregalli studied Philosophy and now runs his own architectural firm. He also designs sets for opera and has contributed articles on cinema to Condé Nast publications. The Embroidered Armour is his first book.

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The Embroidered Armour examines the Greek Mysteries, mythology and legends that heralded a revolution in thinking between the time of Homer and Plato, which gave birth to the Western cultural tradition.

In investigating ancient Greek concepts concerning the relationship between seeing and knowing, Roberto Peregalli presents an eloquent demonstration of the modernity of ancient Greek wisdom.

Author

Born in Milan in 1961, Roberto Peregalli studied Philosophy and now runs his own architectural firm. He also designs sets for opera and has contributed articles on cinema to Condé Nast publications. The Embroidered Armour is his first book.

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