Related Books
Language: en
Pages: 152
Pages: 152
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007 - Publisher: Harvard University Press
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
Language: en
Pages: 164
Pages: 164
Type: BOOK - Published: 1997 - Publisher: Verso
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, the
Language: en
Pages: 201
Pages: 201
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-06-14 - Publisher: Verso Books
A fascinating history of an art world scandal—the seizure and sale of Ancient Greek sculptures to the British Museum—and a passionate cry for their return t
Language: en
Pages: 98
Pages: 98
Type: BOOK - Published: 1971-01-01 - Publisher:
Language: en
Pages: 266
Pages: 266
Type: BOOK - Published: 1985 - Publisher:
Photographs of the sculptures which decorate the Parthenon in Athens are accompanied by a discussion of the historical, social, and religious significance of th