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The Elgin Marbles (Introductory Guides)

The Elgin Marbles (Introductory Guides)

B Cook

This work tells the story of the Elgin marbles, beginning in the fifth century BC when the Parthenon was built in Athens. It explains what the sculptures represent, who made them and how they fitted into the grand design of the temple.
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The Parthenon sculptures collected by Lord Elgin nearly 200 years ago rank amongst the highest achievements of mankind. Since they went on display in the British Museum in 1817, artists, scholars, poets and millions of visitors have stood before them in wonder. This book tells their story, beginning in the fifth century BC when the Parthenon was built in Athens. The author explains what the sculptures represent, who made them and how they fitted into the grand design of the temple. He describes their gradual destruction by religious zealots, beseiging Venetians and other vandals before Lord Elgin brought them to the safety of London.

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Title - The Elgin Marbles (Introductory Guides)

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Author - B Cook

ISBN 13 - 9780714121345

Imprint - British Museum Press

Publisher - British Museum Press

Date Published - 29/09/1997

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Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 189 x 244 x 9mm

Weight - 340 g

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