The Parthenon: The Height of Greek Civilization
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AlbakiReads Editorial Athens and the Parthenon, through history, ideals, and construction
Athens and the Parthenon, through history, ideals, and construction
Using the Parthenon as its focal point, this illustrated history connects the temple’s construction to the rise of Athens. It traces the religious life, wars, and civic development presented as shaping the city, while examining democracy, humanism, and balance as values expressed in the monument’s art and design. Practical building details—from marble quarrying to the carving of the frieze—give the architectural achievement concrete context alongside the broader history. Part of the Wonders of the World series, the book frames a famed ancient structure as a record of the society that built it.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Young readers studying ancient Greece or Athenian history
- Readers interested in classical architecture and how monumental buildings were made
- Students exploring democracy, civic life, and art in the ancient world
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Ancient AthensThe ParthenonGreek democracyClassical art and architectureConstruction and craftsmanship
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Book Overview The story of an inspired building and an inspirational civilization. The Parthenon is more than a magnificent building. Every marble stat...
The story of an inspired building and an inspirational civilization.
The Parthenon is more than a magnificent building. Every marble statue, every graceful column, is an expression of a civilization whose three great values still speak to us today:
- Democracy. At a time of godlike rulers, ordinary citizens voted to build the Parthenon.
- Humanism. The Parthenon's art honored Athens' water carriers as well as its gods.
- Balance. The Parthenon's aesthetic brought lightness and grace to height and mass.
The Parthenon tells of the rise of Athens -- from the religion that nurtured it, through the wars that tested it, to the democracy that ennobled it -- culminating in the construction of the great temple on the Acropolis. The book not only captures the human stories, but also vividly illustrates the technical details behind the construction, from quarrying of the marbles to carving of the exquisite frieze. To look at the Parthenon is to see Athens. To see Athens, is to see ourselves.
Wonders of the World series
The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture.
"One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers."
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Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 48 | Language: English | Publisher: FIREFLY BOOKS LTD | ISBN: 0228105358
FormatPaperback
Pages48
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0228105358
EAN9780228105350
PublisherFIREFLY BOOKS LTD
Publication Date2025-02-01
EditionNow in Paperback
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.55 Pounds
Length9.9 Inches
Width9.9 Inches
Height0.3 Inches
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