Definition of «classical antiquity»

The term classical antiquity refers to a period in history that spanned from approximately 8th century BCE to 5th century CE. It encompasses the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as other nearby regions such as Egypt and Persia. During this time, many great achievements were made in various fields including art, architecture, literature, philosophy, science, and politics. The legacy of classical antiquity has had a profound influence on Western culture, shaping the way we think, act, and create even to this day.

Sentences with «classical antiquity»

Stuhlbarg plays Perlman, a middle - aged American professor of classical antiquity living with his stylish wife Annella (Amira Casar), in a handsome Italian house with their son, Elio — a remarkable performance from Timothée Chalamet — who is a very talented musician, spending his time transcribing Schoenberg and composing piano variations on JS Bach. (theguardian.com)
He combines elements from classical antiquity with objects from today's consumer society, focusing on the overwhelming power of nature, American history and contemporary culture. (grimmgallery.com)
Staros» fascination with classical antiquities lies both in the charge of the objects themselves, and with how those objects have come to represent an origin story of Western art history. (shulamitnazarian.com)
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