The Parthenon Frieze

Ian Jenkins

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English

British Museum Press
01 August 2002

History of art: ancient & classical art; Carvings: artworks

The artistic genius of Athens in the 5th century BC reached its peak in the sculpted marble reliefs of the Parthenon Frieze.

The original composition of the Frieze and its precise meaning have long been the subject of lively debate. Designed by Phidias and carved by a team of anonymous masons, the Frieze adorned the temple of Athena on the Acropolis and represents a festival procession in honour of the Olympian gods.

Through photographs and drawings, this authoritative book reconstructs the Frieze in its entirety according to the most up-to-date research, with a detailed scene-by-scene commentary. The superb quality of the carving is revealed in a series of close-up photographs.

In his introductory text, Ian Jenkins places the Frieze in its architectural, historical and artistic setting. He discusses the various interpretations suggested by previous scholars, and finally puts forward a new view of his own.

By: Ian Jenkins
Imprint: British Museum Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 270mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9780714122373
ISBN 10: 0714122378
Pages: 124
Publication Date: 01 August 2002
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ian Jenkins was senior curator at the British Museum, where he iwas responsible for the ancient Greek collections.