Pantheons - Transformations of a Monumental Idea (Hardcover, New edition)

The institution of the pantheon has come a long way from its classical origins. Invented to describe a temple dedicated to many deities, the term later became so far removed from its original meaning, that by the twentieth century, it has been able to exist independently of any architectural and sculptural monument. This collection of essays is the first to trace the transformation of the monumental idea of the pantheon from its origins in Greek and Roman antiquity to its later appearance as a means of commemorating and enshrining the ideals of national identity and statehood. Illuminating the emergence of the pantheon in a range of different cultures and periods by exploring its different manifestations and implementations, the essays open new historical perspectives on the formation of national and civic identities.

General

Imprint:	Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Subject/Object: New Studies in Sculpture
Release date:	July 2004
First published:	2016
Editors:	Matthew Craske
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	272
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7546-0808-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Sculpture & other three-dimensional art forms > Sculpture Promotions
LSN:	0-7546-0808-5
Barcode:	9780754608080

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