Henri Stierlin, born in Alexandria in 1928, became a significant voice in architectural history and analysis. Between 1964 and 1972, he directed the expansive 16-volume series 'Architecture Universelle,' published by Éditions de l’Office du Livre. Stierlin's work delves into the profound connections between architectural forms, ancient civilizations, and their underlying belief systems. His writings often explore the symbolic and cultural significance embedded within monumental structures.
This illustrated journey through the world of classical Greece focuses upon the significance of Greek antiquity; the wealth of its cultural treasures; and the various periods and the spread of Greek culture as far as southern Italy and Persia.