The Parthenon: From Antiquity to the Present [Hardcover]

Jenifer Neils (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 5, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0521820936 | ISBN-13: 978-0521820936

This volume offers 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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...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

Book Description

This volume offers an overview of the Parthenon from antiquity to the modern era. Recent discoveries have forced scholars to reconsider many aspects of one of the most important monuments of classical antiquity. This book examines the dramatic setting of the temple and its impact.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 454 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (September 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521820936
• ISBN-13: 978-0521820936
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,392,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)