The Parthenon Frieze by Ian Jenkins

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The Parthenon Frieze by Ian Jenkins

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Zusammenfassung

This illustrated work reconstructs the Parthenon Frieze in the light of up-to-date research, and with a scene-by-scene commentary. Designed by Phidias, the frieze adorned the temple of Athena on the Acropolis; the author places it in its architectural, historical and artistic context.

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The Parthenon Frieze by Ian Jenkins

The artistic genius of Athens in the 5th century BC reached its peak in the sculpted marble reliefs of the Parthenon Frieze. Designed by Phidias and carved by a team of anonymous masons, the frieze adorned the temple of Athena on the Acropolis and represents a festival procession in honour of the Olympian gods. Through photographs and drawings, this book reconstructs the frieze in its entirety according the most up-to date research, with a detailed scene-by-scene commentary. The superb quality of the carving is revealed in a series of close-up photographs. The original composition of the frieze and its precise meaning have long been the subject of lively debate. In his introductory text, Ian Jenkins places the frieze in its architectural, historical and artistic setting. He discusses the various interpretations suggested by previous scholars, and finally puts forward a new view of his own.

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ISBN 13 9780714122007
ISBN 10 0714122009
Titel The Parthenon Frieze
Autor Ian Jenkins
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Bindungsart Hardback
Verlag British Museum Press
Erscheinungsjahr 1994-10-01
Seitenanzahl 116
Hinweis auf dem Einband Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.
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