The Parthenon by Elizabeth Mann
The Parthenon is more than just a magnificent building. Every marble statue, every graceful column, is an expression of a civisation whose three great values still speak to us today: democracy, humanism, balance. This book tells of the rise of Athens, culminating in the construction of the great temple on the Acropolis. It captures the human stories and the technical details behind the building of the Parthenon. It talks about the story of the world's most famous temple, its art and architecture. It is illustrated throughout with detailed colour artwork by Yuan Lee. It also features historic artwork, archive photographs, gatefold illustrations, timelines, glossary, maps and index. "Wonders of the World" is the award-winning series that tells the stories behind humanity's most extraordinary creations.Elizabeth Mann is the best-selling author of the Wonders of the World series, which includes the award-winning Brooklyn Bridge. She splits her time between New York and the British Virgin Islands.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781931414159 |
| ISBN 10 | 1931414157 |
| Titel | The Parthenon |
| Autor | Elizabeth Mann |
| Serie | Wonders Of The World |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Hardback |
| Verlag | Firefly Books Ltd |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2006-10-09 |
| Seitenanzahl | 48 |
| 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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