The Parthenon - From Antiquity to the Present (Hardcover, New)

This volume provides an overview of the Parthenon from antiquity to the modern era. Recent discoveries, such as the marble sculpture fragments found during the current restoration work on the Acropolis, or a vase excavated in Northern Greece whose decoration echoes a lost pedimental composition, have forced scholars to reconsider many aspects of one of the most important monuments of classical antiquity. Bringing together essays on various aspects of this world-renowned temple, this book examines the dramatic setting of the temple and its impact on modern architects such as Le Corbusier; new reconstructions and interpretations of Pheidias' vast sculptural program; in-depth analysis of architectural refinements; the techniques employed in making the colossal gold-and-ivory cult statue; and a consideration of the Christian and Muslim phases of the Parthenon's history. Collectively, they enhance our understanding of one of the icons of Western art.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2005
First published:	2005
Editors:	Jenifer Neils
Dimensions:	263 x 187 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	454
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-82093-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-82093-6
Barcode:	9780521820936

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