The Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. The Odes contain versions of some of the best known Greek myths and are also a valuable source for Greek religion and ethics. Verity's lucid translations are complemented by insights into competition, myth, and meaning. - ;'we can speak of no greater contest than Olympia' The Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. He celebrated the victories of athletes competing in foot races, horse races, boxing, wrestling, all-in fighting and the pentathlon, and his Odes are fascinating not only for their poetic qualities, but for what they tell us about the Games. Pindar praises the victor by comparing him to mythical heroes and the gods, but also reminds the athlete of his human limitations. The Odes contain versions of some of the best known Greek myths, such as Jason and the Argonauts, and Perseus and Medusa, and are a valuable source for Greek religion and ethics. Pindar's startling use of language - striking metaphors, bold syntax, enigmatic expressions - makes reading his poetry a uniquely rewarding experience. Anthony Verity's lucid translations are complemented by an introduction and notes that provide insight into competition, myth, and meaning. -

Artwise 1 2E along with Artwise 2 offers high quality, full-colour, student-friendly formats and are considered valuable resources for teachers of Visual Arts everywhere. Both texts match the Visual Arts 7-10 syllabus requirements in New South Wales. Artwise 1 2E is supplemented with contemporary artists and forms, including design artists and those specialising in digital media. Features Features over 80 artists in double-page spreads Explains the frames and forms and introduces students to the agents of the art world (conceptual framework) Guides students in appreciating elements of the artist's practice Provides a model for student writing, under the headings Critical study and Historical study Supports language skills and an understanding of visual arts terminology Offers a range of exercises, including new ICT activities, to stimulate responses to each artwork, inspire students' own artmaking and offer ideas for further library and Internet research.