The Sculptures of the ParthenonJ. Murray, 1903 - 173 pages |
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... 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 for ...
... 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 for ...
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... statues , the smallest equal to life size , the central figures colossal . Lastly , inside the Parthenon was the stupendous statue of Athenè herself in gold and ivory by Pheidias . It was he who directed the whole of the work.1 The ...
... statues , the smallest equal to life size , the central figures colossal . Lastly , inside the Parthenon was the stupendous statue of Athenè herself in gold and ivory by Pheidias . It was he who directed the whole of the work.1 The ...
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... statue may be compared to a concluding burst of joy.1 The only public access to the Acropolis was on the west , through the Propylaea . It was therefore the west front of the Parthenon which came first into view . But east . the west ...
... statue may be compared to a concluding burst of joy.1 The only public access to the Acropolis was on the west , through the Propylaea . It was therefore the west front of the Parthenon which came first into view . But east . the west ...
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... statues of the pedi- ments , and therefore were seen in the same glance with the pediments . The result might have been an apparent conflict between the two sets of figures , so widely different in pro- portions ; and probably it was to ...
... statues of the pedi- ments , and therefore were seen in the same glance with the pediments . The result might have been an apparent conflict between the two sets of figures , so widely different in pro- portions ; and probably it was to ...
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... 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 that in ...
... 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 that in ...
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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