Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)
Alternative Title
Temple of Minerva
Files
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Publisher
Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation
Publication Date
January 1999
Time Period
447-432 BCE
Abstract
Total seen along processional way from Propylaea (late afternoon light)
Keywords
Greek Classical period, Ancient architecture, Pentelic marble, Doric order, Doric columns, Doric capitals, Doric (architectural style), Chryselephantine sculpture
Alt Text
An ancient stone structure with multiple columns, partially ruined and situated on a rocky foundation under a clear sky. The building features intricate carvings and architectural details typical of classical design.
Extent
1 color photograph
Geographic Location
Greece; Athens (Greece); Acropolis (Athens, Greece)
Rights
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Access Restrictions
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Media Type
Color photographs
Format
Digital Only
Note
This structure was constructed beginning in 447 BCE and finishing in 432 BCE under the leadership of Pericles, designed by architects Ictinus and Callicrates, as well as sculptural supervision by Phidias. This is a clear example of a Doric order, with a rectangle colonnade of 8 columns on the end and 17 on the side, which enclose a central cella. This segment would have originally housed a chryselephantine sculpture of Athena by Phidias. This building's sculptures, as well as pediments and friezes, depict mythological scenes and civic rituals, emphasizing the artistic endeavored of this area and period. The Parthenon saved as the treasury of the Delian League and Athenian Empire. Over time, it was converted into a Christian church, then a mosque, all the while suffering damage from war, explosions, and looting. Restoration efforts have been ongoing since 1975, which aim to preserve the remaining structure and sculptures. It stands as a symbol of democracy and Athenian cultural supremacy.
Identifier
A01-JGA0049
Recommended Citation
Iktinos (Architect), Callicrates Architect, and Phidias Sculptor, "The Parthenon, View from Propylaea" (1999). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 146.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/146
