The Parthenon and its Sculptures

Michael B. Cosmopoulos (University of Missouri, St Louis)

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Cambridge University Press
18 August 2009

History of art: ancient & classical art; Sculpture; Religious buildings; History

Few monuments have fascinated people as much as the Parthenon. Two and a half millennia after its construction, this monument continues to generate important research across a wide range of fields, from classics and art history to archaeology and the physical sciences. This book, which grows out of a conference held at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, presents the latest developments in Parthenon research by an international cast of scholars and scientists. It offers new interpretations of some of the most crucial issues, ranging from the authorship of the frieze to the reconstruction of its missing sculpture, as well as the sociopolitical context in which the monument was created and the application of new technologies in Parthenon studies. Showcasing the most up to date research on the Parthenon, this book not only presents the current state of Parthenon studies but also marks the future direction of scholarship.

Edited by: Michael B. Cosmopoulos (University of Missouri St Louis)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 253mm, Width: 177mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 580g
ISBN: 9780521130134
ISBN 10: 0521130131
Publication Date: 18 August 2009
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Parthenon and its Sculptures

'Cosmopoulos's volume, with its diversity of topics and approaches, shows us that the Parthenon is still relevant, simply because there are new questions to continually ask and answer.' CAA Reviews '... [The Parthenon and its Sculptures] constitutes [a] welcome addition to studies on the most famous monument in ancient Athens.' The Classical Outlook '... a useful guide to the latest research on the monument and to where that research may lead.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review Cosmopoulos's volume, with its diversity of topics and approaches, shows us that the Parthenon is still relevant, simpoly because there are new questions to continually ask and answer. -Sheramy D. Bundrick, University of South Florida, CAA Reviews Close scrutiny of the Parthenon continues to instruct. The papers in this volume offer changing views of its fabric, its ornament and its history, ancient and modern. Such fresh and varied perpectives make this book engaging reading and a worthy addition to any library. -Mary B. Hollinshead, University of Rhode Island ...[The Parthenon and its Sculptures] constitutes [a] welcome addition to studies on the most famous monument in ancient Athens. -Marjorie Venit, University of Maryland, The Classical Outlook