The Parthenon Frieze
The Parthenon Frieze
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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.| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780714122007 |
| ISBN 10 | 0714122009 |
| Titre | The Parthenon Frieze |
| Auteur | Ian Jenkins |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Hardback |
| Éditeur | British Museum Press |
| Année de publication | 1994-10-01 |
| Nombre de pages | 116 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |