THE ACROPOLIS HISTORY

Παρουσίαση

Ever since it was built, the Acropolis was a site of pivotal importance, and gradually evolved into the most characteristic symbol of Hellenism. Here, the Athenians worshipped their gods, having created splendid temples and impressive statues, illustrated stories from their mythology and historical accomplishments, and celebrated the Panathenaea festival honouring institutions and the state. Because, through them, they highlighted their city and its political system and, at the same time, took pride and gained confidence in themselves.
So, let's stroll around the archaeological site of the Acropolis and its Museum, accompanied by a veteran archaeologist and his 12-year-old brilliant and spirited nephew with a strong thirst for knowledge.
They are followed by a flying guide, an owl, the symbol of Athena, the goddess of wisdom. (From the publisher)

Περιεχόμενα

PREFACE
ATHENS THEN AND NOW
ANCIENT AGORA
SPACES FOR MUSIC AND THEATRE
OTHER GREAT MONUMENTS
THE CITY'S FORTIFICATION WALL
THE KERAMEIKOS: AN ATHENIAN NEIGHBOURHOOD
PIRAEUS
ATHENS AND ATHENA
THE ACROPOLIS: THE CITY'S LANDMARK
POLYCHROME ARCHAIC KORAI
THE BIRTH OF DEMOCRACY
THE ACROPOLIS DURING THE PERSIAN WARS
THE ACROPOLIS OF THE CLASSICAL PERIOD
THE BUILDING PROGRAMME OF PERICLES
PROPYLAEA: THE GREAT ENTRANCE
TEMPLE OF ATHENA OR APTEROS (WINGLESS) NIKE
ERECHTHEION: THE MOST MAGNIFICENT TEMPLE
THE PARTHENON'S WORKSITE
MEN AND ANIMALS AT WORK
PARTHENON: ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
OPTICAL REFINEMENTS AND OTHER... RIDDLES
PARTHENON: THE SCULPTURES DECORATION
THE SCULPTURES AT THE MUSEUM
THE METOPES OF THE BATTLES
THE FRIEZE OF PEACE
HORSES, APOBATAI AND... OIL
THE DELIVERY OF THE PEPLOS AND THE GODS
MEN AND ANIMALS ON THE FRIEZE
THE DESIGN AND THE BEAUTY OF THE FRIEZE
EAST PEDIMENT
WEST PEDIMENT
INTERPRETING THE PEDIMENTAL COMPOSITIONS
THE COLOURS OF THE MONUMENTS
CHRYSELEPHANTINE ATHENA
A PARTHENON IN AMERICA
SO OLD, YET SO MODERN
THE ACROPOLIS HISTORY TIMELINE
BIBLIOGRAPHY - LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS