The Sculptures of the ParthenonJ. Murray, 1903 - 173 pages |
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... ivory statue of Athenè within the Parthenon , and add a certain number of illustrations in half - tone plates . The interpretation of the two pediments has been , and still is , a subject of much discussion . The name most appropriate ...
... ivory statue of Athenè within the Parthenon , and add a certain number of illustrations in half - tone plates . The interpretation of the two pediments has been , and still is , a subject of much discussion . The name most appropriate ...
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... ivory by Pheidias . It was he who directed the whole of the work.1 The greater the extent and variety of the sculptures the more urgent was the need of a unifying purpose to bring the whole together into one scheme . The Parthenon was a ...
... ivory by Pheidias . It was he who directed the whole of the work.1 The greater the extent and variety of the sculptures the more urgent was the need of a unifying purpose to bring the whole together into one scheme . The Parthenon was a ...
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... ivory statue of Athenè within the temple , was appointed by Pericles to direct all the public works then proceeding in Athens , including the Parthenon . The marvel was with what speed these works were accomplished . It is specified ...
... ivory statue of Athenè within the temple , was appointed by Pericles to direct all the public works then proceeding in Athens , including the Parthenon . The marvel was with what speed these works were accomplished . It is specified ...
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... the original colour was an ivory white , intended at once to tone down the harsh surface of the marble , and to be a facile medium for details painted in bright hues . CHAPTER IV THE SOUTH METOPES [ PLATE X. ] Na 52 THE EAST PEDIMENT.
... the original colour was an ivory white , intended at once to tone down the harsh surface of the marble , and to be a facile medium for details painted in bright hues . CHAPTER IV THE SOUTH METOPES [ PLATE X. ] Na 52 THE EAST PEDIMENT.
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... ivory , of colossal size , about 40 feet in height , standing upright . Gold was employed for the dress , which fell in heavy folds to the ground ; ivory for the face , neck , 1 Plutarch , Pericles , 31 : Þeidias d πλάστης ἐργολάβος ἦν ...
... ivory , of colossal size , about 40 feet in height , standing upright . Gold was employed for the dress , which fell in heavy folds to the ground ; ivory for the face , neck , 1 Plutarch , Pericles , 31 : Þeidias d πλάστης ἐργολάβος ἦν ...
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Acropolis Acropolis of Athens action Alcamenes angle Aphroditè apobates appear artistic Athenè Athenians attitude beauty birth of Athenè body British Museum Carrey's drawing carry cast Cecrops Centaur Centaurs and Lapiths central group central metopes centre chariot chariot group chiton colossal composition cows deities drapery east frieze effect Elgin Room Ergastinae figure folds fore leg front girls goddess gods gold and ivory Greek head helmet Hephaestos Hera horses Ilissos instances knee Lapith left arm left hand long sides Lord Elgin mantle marble Michaelis nearer north frieze north side nude form Olympia Olympos original in Athens Parthenon frieze Pausanias pediment of Olympia peplos Pheidias PLATE Poseidon possible present procession raised recognise represent right arm right hand scene sculptured seated seen shield shoulders Slab south metopes south side spectator temple Theseus turning round vase west frieze west pediment whole wings woman women xoanon youth Zeus at Olympia