Year
1979
Distributor
Random House Video ; American School Publishers
Country
US
Video Standard
NTSC
OCLC
41153987
Language
ENG
Looks at ancient Greece in terms of the relationship of history and philosophy to art, with emphasis on significant artistic achievements as a result of key historical or philosophical events. Sees early Greek history in the light of the Homeric epics. Looks at the Classical Era as a result of the Persian Wars. Observes the architecture of the Acropolis in relation to the philosophy of Pythagoras. Illustrates the Greek love of independence using both modern and historical examples. Shows that art expresses the fundamental ideas of a civilization's concept of life. Pt. 1 summarizes early Archaic history, touching on Homer, Agamemnon, Ulysses, Solon, and archeologist Schliemann; also gives a rapid survey of the several pre-Classical philosophers, concentrating on the Pythagorean concept of numbers. Pt. 2 explores the twin concepts of independence and unity, central to the Greek way of life, and elaborates in a historical context with an anecdotal narration on the Persian Wars. Pt. 3 touches on the Classical Era as a result of the Persian Wars and focuses on the special relationship between thought and art in Classical Greece
In Episode 1, Inspector Gadget takes in the sights of Athens and explores the celebrated ancient monuments such as the Parthenon, The Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erectheion. In Episode 2, he ventures through the dark stalactite caves on the island of Antiparos, investigates the secrets of olive oil-making on the island of Lesbos, and travels to Olympia to explore the site of the first Olympic games
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