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This book re-examines two prominent landmarks on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece: the Propylaea, the grand marble gateway, and the Erechtheum, the temple dedicated to the gods Athena and Poseidon-Erechtheus. The author posits that these iconic structures reveal unexpected insights into the significance of religious practice, politics, and design in the city's Golden Age. Challenging established views, the book argues that an understanding of these buildings requires considering them in relation to the activities and beliefs of the people who built and used them. The Propylaea and Erechtheum emerge not just as architectural masterpieces but as expressions of a rich and dynamic religious and civic life, shaping our understanding of Athenian culture and its enduring legacy.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book re-examines two prominent landmarks on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece: the Propylaea, the grand marble gateway, and the Erechtheum, the temple dedicated to the gods Athena and Poseidon-Erechtheus. The author posits that these iconic structures reveal unexpected insights into the significance of religious practice, politics, and design in the city's Golden Age. Challenging established views, the book argues that an understanding of these buildings requires considering them in relation to the activities and beliefs of the people who built and used them. The Propylaea and Erechtheum emerge not just as architectural masterpieces but as expressions of a rich and dynamic religious and civic life, shaping our understanding of Athenian culture and its enduring legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332337644_0
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