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100 1 _aWilson, Benjamin Franklin,
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245 1 4 _aThe Parthenon at Athens, Greece and at Nashville, Tennessee
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-01-09
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Parthenon at Athens, Greece and at Nashville, Tennessee" by Wilson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book focuses on the significance and architectural beauty of the Parthenon in Athens, describing its cultural, religious, and artistic importance to ancient Greece. It also covers the story of the 20th-century reproduction of the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee, a monumental structure that mirrors the original. In the book, Wilson provides a detailed exploration of the Parthenon, beginning with its construction during the Golden Age of Athens, when the city was a beacon of art and philosophy. He describes the architectural advancements of the structure, such as the unique curvature of its columns and the use of special optical refinements that enhance its symmetry. The narrative includes a discussion about the significant sculptures and friezes that adorned the original temple, their cultural narratives, and the efforts undertaken to replicate these artworks in Nashville. Ultimately, the book serves both as an homage to the original masterpiece of classical architecture and a celebration of the dedication behind creating its modern counterpart, which continues to inspire admiration and reverence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParthenon (Athens, Greece)
653 _aParthenon (Art museum : Nashville, Tenn.)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58665
999 _c99492
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