The mission of the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation (USA) is to disseminate information about the Hellenic civilization throughout the United States and Canada. By cooperating with universities, colleges and art institutions in Greece and throughout America, the Onassis Foundation (USA) promotes bilateral cultural relations.
In carrying out its mission, the Onassis Foundation (USA) focuses on two activities: The Onassis Cultural Center presents art exhibitions and other major cultural and artistic events. The University Seminars Program places eminent scholars from all over the world in Universities of North and Latin America for lectures and seminars on topics that relate to Hellenic civilization.
Contributions to the Research on the History and Archaeology of the Two City-States. Proceedings of the International Conference held at the Onassis Cultural Center on Saturday, April 21, 2007
Edited by Nikolaos Kaltsas
Full Price: $20.00
Discount Price: $16.00
ISBN: 9780977659852
Pub Date: 2009-12-31
Format: Paperback
Imprint: Onassis Foundation USA
96 Pages
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