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The statue of Athena Parthenos [N 1] (Ancient Greek: Παρθένος Ἀθηνᾶ, lit. 'Athena the Virgin') was a monumental chryselephantine sculpture of the goddess Athena. Attributed to Phidias and dated to the mid-fifth century BCE, it was an offering from the city of Athens to Athena, its tutelary deity.
25 Ιαν 2015 · The sculptor was already famous for his colossal bronze statue of Athena Promachos which stood on the acropolis and was reportedly visible from Cape Sounion, and he was commissioned by Pericles to create a statue worthy of the greatest city in Greece and its patron deity.
The only piece of sculpture from the Parthenon known to be from the hand of Phidias [96] was the statue of Athena housed in the naos. This massive chryselephantine sculpture is now lost and known only from copies, vase painting, gems, literary descriptions, and coins.
7 Μαρ 2024 · Athena Parthenos is an iconic figure that stands as a hallmark of Greek sculpture. Highlighting the best attributes of the goddess, scholars can get a sense of how the Athenians revered her as their patron figure.
The Parthenon was built as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. It was the centrepiece of an ambitious building programme on the Acropolis of Athens. The temple's great size and lavish use of white marble was intended to show off the city's power and wealth at the height of its empire.
21 Σεπ 2024 · The Athena Parthenos, a monumental statue of the goddess Athena, stood as a symbol of Athenian identity and pride in Ancient Greece. Crafted by the renowned sculptor Phidias, this statue was housed in the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens.
11 Ιαν 2018 · The Parthenon in Athens is one of the most famous buildings from the ancient world. Its sculptures are greatly admired today. Here we take a closer look at why the building was so famous, and why these iconic works mark a key moment in the global history of art. A building from Athens' golden age.
