{"product_id":"periklean-athens-and-its-legacy-1","title":"Periklean Athens and Its Legacy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn evaluation of Perikles' military leadership during the early stages of the Peloponnesian War.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIconographical and iconological studies of vase paintings, wall paintings, and sculpture.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplorations of the Parthenon and other monuments of the Athenian Akropolis.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe legacy of Periklean Athens and its influence upon later art.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessments of the modern reception of the Akropolis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Judith M. Barringer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43572688421046,"sku":"9780292782907","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/4980\/0541\/files\/missing-cover_e5ae4bce-a1a2-4a17-988d-e95ac2d2ecdd.jpg?v=1746711775","url":"https:\/\/combined-academic.myshopify.com\/products\/periklean-athens-and-its-legacy-1","provider":"Combined Academic Publishers - Mare Nostrum Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}