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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Parthenon at Athens, Greece and at Nashville, Tennessee |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aParthenon (Athens, Greece) | ||
| 653 | _aParthenon (Art museum : Nashville, Tenn.) | ||
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