6. ATHENA PARTHENOS.

An essay is presented on the historical accounts of the Athena Parthenos statue located on the Athenian Acropolis in Athens, Greece, created by sculptor Pheidias. Topics discussed include the issue on the statue's name, the work's function, and the materials used on its creation. Also provided is in...

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Publicado en:	Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies Vol. 56; pp. 69 - 273
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Oxford University Press / USA Apr2013 Supplement 106
Materias:	Athena (Greek deity) in art Greek figure sculpture Phidias, ca. 500 B.C.-ca. 430 B.C. Ancient sculptors Sculpture equipment Acropolis (Athens, Greece)
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Sumario:	An essay is presented on the historical accounts of the Athena Parthenos statue located on the Athenian Acropolis in Athens, Greece, created by sculptor Pheidias. Topics discussed include the issue on the statue's name, the work's function, and the materials used on its creation. Also provided is information regarding the physical attributes and designs of the Athena statue and the significance of its setting.