How Long to Read The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods

How Long Does it Take to Read The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 27 minutes to read The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods by Vincent Scully

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

When The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods first appeared in 1962, it was hailed by the critics for it erudition, historical imagination and boldness. Subsequently, this comprehensive study of Greek temples and site-planning has been widely accepted as a landmark of architectural history, for it offers an inspired and arresting insight into nature and function of Greek sacred architecture. Vincent Scully, one of America's most brilliant and articulate scholars, understands the temples as physical embodiment of the gods in landscapes that had for the Greeks divine attributes and sacred connotations. He explores the meanings inherent in the calculated interaction between man-made sculptural forces and the natural landscape, and he relates this interaction to our understanding of Greek culture from the pre-Greek Aegean to the Hellenistic period. Years of research and travel were devoted to The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods. Scores of sites were restudied on the spot, including many lesser-known sanctuaries throughout the Hellenic world. The study includes reconstruction drawings, plans, and maps along with its richly illustrated, detailed discussions of major sites.

How long is The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods?

The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods by Vincent Scully is 496 pages long, and a total of 126,976 words.

This makes it 167% the length of the average book. It also has 155% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 33 minutes to read The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods aloud.

What Reading Level is The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods?

The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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