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The Elgin Marbles 2eme ed. (Paperback) /anglais Paperback – September 14, 2005

by B F Cook (Author)
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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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  1. Print length
    96 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    BRITISH MUSEUM
  4. Publication date
    September 14, 2005
  5. ISBN-10
    0714121347
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0714121345
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BRITISH MUSEUM; 2nd edition (September 14, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0714121347
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0714121345
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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Richard He Rides
5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely written and covers the various ages i
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2015
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Nicely written and covers the various ages i.e. 1.construction and original use,2. decline of Greek states, 3.used as a christian church in the dark ages, 4. used as a fort/powder magazine by the Ottoman Turks and was partially demolished when a canon shell hit the magazine (mid 600's), 5. continuous deterioration until Lord Elgin hired a crew of artists to make sketches depicting the sculptures remaining in the late1700's when it was still part of the ottoman empire, 6. and finallt realised that the sculptures must be removed as the Turks could care less. Excellent story

Then the naerrative moves to the sculptures themselves both in words and pictures. Very Informative. Might want to read with the Parthenon Enigma by Joan Connelly.
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Dale Roberts
2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best on this subject
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2018
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Produced by the British Museum. Ignores the controversy concerning the acquisition. A better book on the same topic is The Parthenon Sculptures, also by the British Museum. The pictures are larger and more numerous.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Older book that is an excellent read.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2014
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Older book with an excellent collection of photos published by the British Museum.
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