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Book Synopsis The New Acropolis Museum by : Dēmētrios Pantermalēs
Download or read book The New Acropolis Museum written by Dēmētrios Pantermalēs and published by Skira Rizzoli. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive look at the eagerly anticipated New Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, and the celebrated collection it houses. Marking the opening of the New Acropolis Museum, this book examines both its architecture and the archaeological treasures it was built to house. The building addresses the dramatic complexities of the collection and the site with minimalist simplicity by using three main materials—glass, stainless steel, and concrete. "There’s no way at the beginning of the twenty-first century you can try to imitate even superficially the art of 2,500 years ago," Tschumi says. The "precision of the concept was really what counted." The book provides an in-depth look at the creation of the building, set only 280 meters from the Parthenon, as well as the restoration, preservation, and housing of its exhibits through over 200 photographs, drawings, and texts.
Download or read book The Acropolis written by Katerina Servi and published by Ekdotike Athenon. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most important monuments of human civilisation and the new architectural jewel of Athens are both presented through informative, easy to read texts in a fully illustrated edition with colour representations and detailed site plans. This brand new book begins with a look at the history of Athens and the Acropolis. Starting at prehistoric times, this historical overview describes the town's development, from a quite modest Mycenaean settlement to one of the most powerful city-states of the classical era, the one that gave birth to democracy and theatre, and then its downfall to a small, provincial fortified town of the Byzantine Empire. At the same time, the reader can follow the historical steps of the Acropolis itself, originally a fort, which was transformed to the most glamorous shrine of the city, only to become a fort again, after the end of the ancient world. Then, there is a short account of the Athenian myths, especially the ones concerning the town's patron deity, Athena. After discovering the exciting past of the town and the sacred rock, the reader will get to know the temples, buildings in general, that were constructed at the top of the Acropolis during the archaic and classical era of Greece. Parthenon, the masterpiece of Pheidias, Iktinos and Kallikratis is, of course, the highlight, but there were other important and architecturally innovative structures there, such as the Propylaea and the Erechtheion. This part of the book gives a very good idea of how the ancient hill looked, with all its buildings and its uncountable offerings: statues that ancient Athenians were bringing to their goddess Athena as a present. Then, the reader will have the chance to learn everything about the very important south slope of the Acropolis, with the famous theatre of Dionysus, and enjoy an imaginary walk at the north and east slopes of the ancient rock. The second part of the book is devoted to the admittedly impressive new Acropolis Museum. The reader can "navigate" through the different levels of the museum exhibition, using the book as a guide which gives interesting information and highlights the most important exhibits. "Moschoforos," the Kore of the Acropolis, the Caryatids, Parthenon's frieze are only a few of the ancient pieces of art that this book presents, through captivating pictures and texts. In conclusion, The Acropolis, the New Acropolis Museum is a valuable reading for all those who want to explore and understand one of the major archaeological sites of the world and it's brand new Museum. Katerina Servi was born in Athens and studied archaeology at the National University of Athens. After graduating, she worked for the Greek Ministry of Culture and then in international advertising agencies in the creative department. She is now is a freelance copywriter and translator and also writes children's and archaeological books.
Book Synopsis Acropolis Museum by : Christina Vlassopoulou
Download or read book Acropolis Museum written by Christina Vlassopoulou and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Acropolis Museum by : Maria S. Brouskari
Download or read book The Acropolis Museum written by Maria S. Brouskari and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Parthenon Sculptures by : Ian Dennis Jenkins
Download or read book The Parthenon Sculptures written by Ian Dennis Jenkins and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Parthenon sculptures in the British Museum are unrivaled examples of classical Greek art, an inspiration to artists and writers since their creation in the fifth century bce. A superb visual introduction to these wonders of antiquity, this book offers a photographic tour of the most famous of the surviving sculptures from ancient Greece, viewed within their cultural and art-historical context. Ian Jenkins offers an account of the history of the Parthenon and its architectural refinements. He introduces the sculptures as architecture--pediments, metopes, Ionic frieze--and provides an overview of their subject matter and possible meaning for the people of ancient Athens. Accompanying photographs focus on the pediment sculptures that filled the triangular gables at each end of the temple; the metopes that crowned the architrave surmounting the outer columns; and the frieze that ran around the four sides of the building, inside the colonnade. Comparative images, showing the sculptures in full and fine detail, bring out particular features of design and help to contrast Greek ideas with those of other cultures. The book further reflects on how, over 2,500 years, the cultural identity of the Parthenon sculptures has changed. In particular, Jenkins expands on the irony of our intimate knowledge and appreciation of the sculptures--a relationship far more intense than that experienced by their ancient, intended spectators--as they have been transformed from architectural ornaments into objects of art.
Book Synopsis The Acropolis by : Manolis Andronicos
Download or read book The Acropolis written by Manolis Andronicos and published by Ekdotiki Athinon. This book was released on 2005-12-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Acropolis Through Its Museum by : Panos Valavanēs
Download or read book The Acropolis Through Its Museum written by Panos Valavanēs and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Acropolis through its Museum is not simply a guidebook to the works of art exhibited at the museum. These are the stimulus for synthesizing the history of the Sacred Rock as part of the cultural and the broader historical process of ancient Athens. The book follows the visitor's tour of the museum, so that he can read about the antiquities displayed before him. However, it is written in such a way that through independent inquiry the reader is able to approach the subjects more deeply and to understand the preconditions -- political, social, economic, ideological, artistic and technological -- that led to the creation of the unique monuments on the Acropolis."--Book flap.
Book Synopsis The Acropolis of Athens by : Martin Schede
Download or read book The Acropolis of Athens written by Martin Schede and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Athenian Acropolis by : Jeffrey M. Hurwit
Download or read book The Athenian Acropolis written by Jeffrey M. Hurwit and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-01-13 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive study of the art, archaeology, myths, cults, and function of one of the most illustrious sites in the West. Providing an extensive treatment of the significance of the site during the 'Golden Age' of classical Greece, Jeffrey Hurwit discusses the development of the Acropolis throughout its long history, up to and including the recent discoveries of the Acropolis restoration project, which have prompted important re-evaluations of the site and its major buildings. Throughout, the author describes the role of the Acropolis in everyday life, always placing it within the context of Athenian cultural and intellectual history. Accompanied by 10 color plates, 172 halftones, and 70 line drawings, this is the most thorough book on the Acropolis to be published in English in nearly a century.
Book Synopsis DK Eyewitness Top 10 Athens by : DK Eyewitness
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Athens written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the most of your trip to Athens with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the best that Athens offers and ensuring that you don't miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about. With a new lightweight format, this Athens travel guide is perfect for your pocket or bag when on the move. Inside, you'll find: - Top 10 lists of Athens's must-sees, including the Acropolis, National Archaeological Museum, Agora, Museum of Cycladic Art and the Temple of Olympian Zeus - Athens's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping - Themed lists, including the best Athenian legends, Greek dishes, archaeological sites, city strolls, and much more - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - A laminated pull-out map of Athens, plus eight full-color area maps DK Eyewitness's Top 10s have been helping travelers make the most of their breaks since 2002. Take the work out of planning a short trip with the DK Eyewitness Top 10 series. It’s the ultimate travel guide packed with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to make your weekend trip or cultural break memorable. Looking for more on Athens's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Greece: Athens and the Mainland. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations worldwide, from pocket-sized city guides to detailed country guides.
Book Synopsis Sculpture in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens by : Nikos E. Kaltsas
Download or read book Sculpture in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens written by Nikos E. Kaltsas and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A superb catalogue of Greek, Hellenistic and Roman sculpture displayed in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens containing some of the finest art works of the ancient world. A short introduction provides the background to the Archaic period through to the end of Antiquity followed by the catalogue of examples classified by period and by type. With more than 700 photographs, this is a stunning visual record of art from the ancient world.
Book Synopsis The Elgin Marbles by : Christopher Hitchens
Download or read book The Elgin Marbles written by Christopher Hitchens and published by Verso. This book was released on 1997 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Elgin Marbles, designed and executed by Phidias to adorn the Parthenon, are some of the most beautiful sculptures of ancient Greece. In 1801 Lord Elgin, then British ambassador to the Turkish government in Athens, had pieces of the frieze sawn off and removed to Britain, where they remain, igniting a storm of controversy which has continued to the present day. In the first full-length work on this fiercely debated issue, Christopher Hitchens recounts the history of these precious sculptures and forcefully makes the case for their return to Greece. Drawing out the artistic, moral, legal and political perspectives of the argument, Hitchens's eloquent prose makes The Elgin Marbles an invaluable contribution to one of the most important cultural controversies of our times.
Book Synopsis Acropolis Museum, Athens by : Bernard Tschumi
Download or read book Acropolis Museum, Athens written by Bernard Tschumi and published by Ediciones Polígrafa S.A.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Located in Athens’ historic area of Makryianni, the New Acropolis Museum stands less than 1,000 feet southeast of the Parthenon, at the entrance of a network of pedestrian walkways that link the key archaeological sites and monuments of the Acropolis.This location was carefully selected to enable a dialogue between the museum’s exhibition spaces and the Acropolis buildings. Tschumi won the commission in 2001 as the result of a design competition. “The design was chosen for its simple, clear, and beautiful solution that is in accord with the beauty and classical simplicity of the museum’s unique exhibits and that ensures a museological and architectural experience that is relevant today and for the foreseeable future,” stated Professor Dimitrios Pandermalis, President of the Organization for the Construction of the New Acropolis Museum and author of the foreword to this volume.
Book Synopsis The Parthenon Marbles by : Christopher Hitchens
Download or read book The Parthenon Marbles written by Christopher Hitchens and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most powerful case yet made for the return of the Parthenon Marbles The Parthenon Marbles (formerly known as the Elgin Marbles), designed and executed by Pheidias to adorn the Parthenon, are perhaps the greatest of all classical sculptures. In 1801, Lord Elgin, then ambassador to the Turkish government, had chunks of the frieze sawn off and shipped to England, where they were subsequently seized by Parliament and sold to the British Museum to help pay off his debts. This scandal, exacerbated by the inept handling of the sculptures by their self-appointed guardians, remains unresolved to this day. In his fierce, eloquent account of a shameful piece of British imperial history, Christopher Hitchens makes the moral, artistic, legal and political case for re-unifying the Parthenon frieze in Athens. The opening of the New Acropolis Museum emphatically trumps the British Museum’s long-standing (if always questionable) objection that there is nowhere in Athens to house the Parthenon Marbles. With contributions by Nadine Gordimer and Professor Charalambos Bouras, The Parthenon Marbles will surely end all arguments about where these great treasures belong, and help bring a two-centuries-old disgrace to a just conclusion.
Book Synopsis Catalogue of the Acropolis Museum ... by : Mouseio Akropolēs
Download or read book Catalogue of the Acropolis Museum ... written by Mouseio Akropolēs and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Watercolors of the Acropolis by : Joan R. Mertens
Download or read book Watercolors of the Acropolis written by Joan R. Mertens and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2019-05-13 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the days before color photography, hand-colored drawings and photographs were the principal means of documenting polychrome Greek art. Beginning in the late 1870s, Émile Gilliéron recorded major archaeological discoveries in Greece shortly after their excavation. This Bulletin, accompanying an exhibition of five watercolors by Gilliéron, features the Swiss draftsman’s drawings of sculptures from the Athenian Acropolis. On view for decades after their acquisition, Gilliéron’s watercolors were eventually retired to The Met's basement, likely in the late 1940s, before the advent of modern conservation practices. Reproductions and copies fell out of fashion, and Gilliéron’s work remained in storage until 2015. In addition to telling the story of the watercolors during Gilliéron’s time, this Bulletin follows the conservators’ heroic efforts to rehabilitate these forgotten pieces. Images of the conserved watercolors, published here for the first time, provide fascinating insight into the sculptures found at the Acropolis as they appeared when they were first unearthed around the turn of the century.
Book Synopsis Acropolis Restored by : Ian Dennis Jenkins
Download or read book Acropolis Restored written by Ian Dennis Jenkins and published by British Museum Research Public. This book was released on 2012 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers in this volume examine the extraordinary problems associated with world heritage momuments, including the challenges in preserving and presenting them for future generations.
