The Treasures of the Parthenon and Erechtheion

by Diane Harris

2020-07-23 15:17:14

The Parthenon and the Erechtheion, two of the best-known monuments of ancient Athens, were once filled with countless priceless treasures - from furniture and musical instruments to jewellery, gold, silver, and bronze. This unique volume presents for... Read more
The Parthenon and the Erechtheion, two of the best-known monuments of ancient Athens, were once filled with countless priceless treasures - from furniture and musical instruments to jewellery, gold, silver, and bronze. This unique volume presents for the first time the only evidence we have for this massive collection of ancient objets d''art - annually inscribed inventories on tablets written by Athenian officials in the classical period. The author provides the first ever translation of these inscriptions, and comes to some important and exciting conclusions about the life and religion of ancient Athens. Less

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File size9.21 X 6.14 X 0.94 i
Print pages324
PublisherOxford University Press
Publication date September 1, 1993
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780198149408

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