A Guide To The Sculptures Of The Parthenon In The British Museum (1908) - Arthur Hamilton Smith - Bog

""A Guide To The Sculptures Of The Parthenon In The British Museum"" is a book written by Arthur Hamilton Smith in 1908. The book is a comprehensive guide to the sculptures of the Parthenon that are housed in the British Museum. The Parthenon is a temple in Athens, Greece, which was built in the 5th century BC. The sculptures of the Parthenon are some of the most famous and important works of art from ancient Greece.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the sculptures. The first chapter provides an introduction to the Parthenon and its history, while the second chapter describes the sculptures themselves. The third chapter discusses the controversy surrounding the removal of the sculptures from Greece and their acquisition by the British Museum.The remaining chapters are dedicated to the individual sculptures, with detailed descriptions and analysis of each piece. The book includes photographs and illustrations of the sculptures, as well as maps and diagrams of the Parthenon.Overall, ""A Guide To The Sculptures Of The Parthenon In The British Museum"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek art and history. It provides a thorough and insightful examination of one of the most important collections of ancient Greek sculptures in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.