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The Parthenon: From Antiquity to the Present

The Parthenon: From Antiquity to the Present

by JeniferNeils (Editor)

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    Hardcover 2005

    $131.92
Synopsis

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.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 454
 Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 05 Sep 2005
ISBN 10: 0521820936
ISBN 13: 9780521820936
Book Overview: Provides an overview of a classical monument interjected with the discoveries of modern scholarship.

Media Reviews
'In short, this volume is a compendium of what might be deemed the current scholarly opinio communis. For seasoned scholars not fully au courant with the latest developments in Parthenon studies, these essays will provide a useful point of departure and much bibliography.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review
'... this is a tome for specialists - and, as such, rather a good one.' The Times Literary Supplement
...this is a tome for specialists and, as such, rather a good one. -Times Literary Supplement
well-produced and richly illustrated...The Parthenon is an impressive achievement in its range and diversity of approaches, and the specialist, as well as the layperson, is certain to gain from it insights into the most revered of western architectural icons. -Craige B. Champion, Syracuse University, The Classical Outlook
This volume is a valuable resource in assessing the significance of the Parthenon. It provides the necessary information for evaluating both the ancient and modern role of the building which has become a touchstone of Western civilization and which, as such, needs periodic interrogation. All the essays in this volume are of high quality and well illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Scholars, students and non-specialist readers will all find valuable material here. -Mary Ann Eaverly, University of Florida, Gainesville The Classical Bulletin
The contributors to this volume are all leading scholars who have written extensively on specific aspects of the Parthenon, and their essays are not only authoritative syntheses of their own earlier work but also form an engaging assessment of current research, problems, and directions for future study. This valuable book is clearly intended for advanced students and established scholars and succeeds admirably in providing a thoughtful overview and summary of the state of Parthenon studies at the beginning of the 21st century. --Kevin Glowacki, American Journal of Archaeology
Author Bio
Jenifer Neils is Ruther Coulter Heede Professor of Art History and Classics at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.