Monuments Grecs, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Publiés par L' Association pour l'Encouragement des Études Grecques en France; 1882-1897: Publiés Par L' ... En France; 1882-1897 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Author, Unknown

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332372945 ISBN 13: 9781332372942

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book investigates the beginning and evolution of Parthenon sculptures and their profound impact on art and culture. The author analyzes the historical significance of the Parthenon, from its origins as a monument to Athenian idealism to its transformation into a Christian basilica and Ottoman mosque. Through detailed examination of the sculptures' physical attributes, the book explores the depth of artistic skill and innovation employed in their creation and examines the complex relationship between the Parthenon and the development of Western art. The book concludes with an exploration of the sculptures' enduring legacy, offering fresh insights into their artistic and cultural significance.

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Excerpt from Monuments Grecs, Vol. 2: Publies par L' Association pour l'Encouragement des Etudes Grecques en France; 1882-1897 About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: French
• ISBN 10: 1332372945
• ISBN 13: 9781332372942
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 372