The Classics
 

What is classic, classical, classicism?

  1. imitative of Greek and Roman form

  2. that which demonstrates excellence or artistic quality

  3. that which sets a standard for future production.

The Classical Period
The time of Greek and Roman dominance in the Mediterranean world. 

The Renaissance
The first major revival of classicism during which the work of painters and sculptors, as well as architecture, reflected the influence of classical artists.

The Classic Revival (Neoclassicism)
The second revival of classicism which followed the archaeological rediscovery of Herculaneum and Pompeii, and the emergence of democratic states (American and French) based on the Greek model.  This period is generally designated as neoclassicism, and it is considered to be the first phase in the larger romantic movement.  

Gain a Historical Perspective

Collect the Classical Writers

Visit the Library
First take some time to visit the great classical library who's destruction symbolizes the beginning of the dark ages.  The Great Library of Alexandria 
Now browse the classic literature collections of ages past...
 

 

 
L. Cowell, 2002