Légende

Sectional view of the east end of the Parthenon after Niemann. Northeast Corner of the Parthenon reconstructed by G Niemann with but little restoration from existing remains. On the gable front of the roof, the open triangular space (the pediment() of which was filled with the sculptures brought by Lord Elgin to England and now in the British Museum. For the ancient Greeks, the Parthenon served as a temple to the goddess Athena. Completed in 432 B.C., it stood on the Acropolis in Athens. Within, at the west end of the nave, stood a 40-foot high statue of Athena Parthenos (Parthenos means 'maiden'), sculpted by the renowned master Phidias. The statue was a framework of wood covered in ivory and gold. Athena held in her right hand a statue of the goddess Nike (Victory).

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Photo12/Universal Images Group/Ivy Close Images

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UMG24A35_074

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Droits gérés

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53,6Mo (3,5Mo) / 32,2cm x 41,7cm / 3808 x 4920 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Athens Sectional view east end Parthenon Niemann Northeast Corner Parthenon reconstructed G Niemann but little restoration existing remains On gable front roof open triangular space pediment which filled sculptures brought Lord Elgin England now British Museum For ancient Greeks Parthenon served temple goddess Athena Completed 432 B C stood Acropolis Athens