Boardman, John
John Boardman on the Parthenon (Pocket Perspectives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500027264
- author:
- Boardman, John
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 88
- Dimensions:
- 18.2 x 12.2 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The sculptural friezes of the Parthenon in Athens are one of the most recognizable monuments of Classical antiquity. Created to adorn the new temple on the Acropolis, they represent a high point in the development of Classical Greek art. In this book, John Boardman explores the story behind these monumental works of art, analyzing their powerful and moving scenes and revealing what they meant to the citizens of Athens. He examines the methods by which they were made and the messages contained in the myths they portray. This is a valuable introduction for anyone wishing to learn more about the ancient world and its monuments, written by one of the world's most distinguished historians of ancient Greek art.
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