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- Periklean Athens and Its Legacy: Problems and Perspectives
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- 2005
- Published by: University of Texas Press
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The late fifth century BC was the golden age of ancient Athens. Under the leadership of the renowned soldier-statesman Perikles, Athenians began rebuilding the Akropolis, where they created the still awe-inspiring Parthenon. Athenians also reached a zenith of artistic achievement in sculpture, vase painting, and architecture, which provided continuing inspiration for many succeeding generations. The specially commissioned essays in this volume offer a fresh, innovative panorama of the art, architecture, history, culture, and influence of Periklean Athens. Written by leading experts in the field, the articles cover a wide range of topics, including: • An evaluation of Perikles’ military leadership during the early stages of the Peloponnesian War. • Iconographical and iconological studies of vase paintings, wall paintings, and sculpture. • Explorations of the Parthenon and other monuments of the Athenian Akropolis. • The legacy of Periklean Athens and its influence upon later art. • Assessments of the modern reception of the Akropolis. As a whole, this collection of essays proves that even a well-explored field such as Periklean Athens can yield new treasures when mined by perceptive and seasoned investigators.
Table of Contents
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- Note on Abbreviations
- pp. xi-xii
- Jerome Jordan Pollitt: a Bibliography
- pp. xiii-xiv
- Introduction
- pp. xv-xix
- Acknowledgments
- p. xxi
- I. Perikles as General
- pp. 1-9
- 2. Bail Oinochoai
- pp. 13-21
- 10. “Periklean” Cult Images and Their Media
- pp. 111-118
- 14. Alkamenes’ Prokne and Itys in Context
- pp. 163-176
- 17. A Rhetorical Perikles
- pp. 217-232
- Works Cited
- pp. 277-295
- About the Contributors
- pp. 297-299
Additional Information
ISBN
9780292796881
Related ISBN(s)
9780292706224
MARC Record
OCLC
61491500
Pages
330
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No