Parthenon: Power and Politics on the Acropolis - Brossura

Stuttard, David

Brossura

ISBN 10: 071412284X ISBN 13: 9780714122847

Casa editrice: British Museum Pubns Ltd, 2013

Riassunto

The Parthenon is one of the world's most iconic buildings. Today its silhouette symbolizes Greece. In fifth century BC Athens it was the proud embodiment of the power not only of that city's empire, but of the politicians who had commissioned it: part war memorial, part treasure trove of some of the most outstanding art of its age. This book tells the dramatic story of the conception and creation of the Parthenon, setting it against a turbulent historical background and rooting the building firmly in the real and mythological landscape of Athens. Featuring a cast of memorable characters, this beautifully illustrated book features atmospheric site photography and rich details from the Parthenon sculptures and other related artworks.

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Recensione:

"The Parthenon is an atmospheric account of Europe's greatest classical structure" --The Independent

L'autore:

David Stuttard has taught classics and published and directed his own translations and adaptations of Greek tragedies for his touring theatre company, for TV, films and radio. Author of Power Games: Ritual and Rivalry at the Ancient Olympic Games and co-author of AD410: The Year That Shook Rome and 31 BC: Antony and Cleopatra and the Fall of Egypt, David has also edited numerous books on Greek drama.

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• Editore: British Museum Pubns Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 071412284X
• ISBN 13: 9780714122847
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 240