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Worshipping Athena : Panathenaia and Parthenon, Paperback by Neils, Jenifer, ...
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Worshipping Athena : Panathenaia and Parthenon
- ISBN
- 9780299151140
- Subject Area
- Art, Social Science, History
- Publication Name
- Worshipping Athena : Panathenaia and Parthenon
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Subject
- Ancient / Greece, History / Ancient & Classical, Holidays (Non-Religious)
- Publication Year
- 1996
- Series
- Wisconsin Studies in Classics Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Item Weight
- 13 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Wisconsin Press
ISBN-10
029915114X
ISBN-13
9780299151140
eBay Product ID (ePID)
27038636525
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Worshipping Athena : Panathenaia and Parthenon
Subject
Ancient / Greece, History / Ancient & Classical, Holidays (Non-Religious)
Publication Year
1996
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Art, Social Science, History
Series
Wisconsin Studies in Classics Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
13 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
96-008274
Reviews
"A superb presentation of a subject central to classical archaeology. . . . All the chapters will be of great interest to scholars, and particularly to students, as they represent up-to-date treatments of enduring problems."--William R. Biers, University of Missouri-Columbia, "A superb presentation of a subject central to classical archaeology. … All the chapters will be of great interest to scholars, and particularly to students, as they represent up-to-date treatments of enduring problems." -William R. Biers, University of MissouriColumbia, "A superb presentation of a subject central to classical archaeology. . . . All the chapters will be of great interest to scholars, and particularly to students, as they represent up-to-date treatments of enduring problems."-William R. Biers, University of MissouriColumbia
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
292.3/6/09385
Synopsis
The foremost religious festival of ancient Athens-the city dedicated to Athena, goddess of war, fertility, arts, and wisdom-was the Panathenaia. Challenging old assumptions and refuting new theories, Worshipping Athena addresses the many problems of interpretation and understanding that have swirled for years around the Panathenaia. Among the issues discussed is the recent sensational controversy over the Parthenon frieze, perhaps the best known but least understood work of Greek art. For centuries the frieze has been thought to represent the Panathenaia procession, but recently the argument has been advanced that it depicts the sacrifice of the daughters of the Athenian king Erechtheus. Worshipping Athena offers compelling evidence that the frieze does indeed depict the festal procession and also demonstrates that scenes of contemporary ritual were not unique to the Parthenon. Editor Jenifer Neils and the contributors-eminent classicists, archaeologists, and art historians-explore the role of the Panathenaia in Athenian life and compare it with similar festivals held throughout the ancient Greek world. They discuss such topics as the Panathenaia's mythical origins, the phenomenon of the festival's valuable prizes (oil-filled amphoras, rather than the customary laurel wreath), and the architecture, sculpture, and painting related to the festival. Worshipping Athena will provide valuable insights to scholars and students concerned with ancient religion, mythology, art, literature, and gender issues, as well as anyone with a keen interest in the ritual topography of the Athenian Acropolis and the iconography of the Parthenon frieze., The foremost religious festival of ancient Athens--the city dedicated to Athena, goddess of war, fertility, arts, and wisdom--was the Panathenaia. Challenging old assumptions and refuting new theories, Worshipping Athena addresses the many problems of interpretation and understanding that have swirled for years around the Panathenaia. Among the issues discussed is the recent sensational controversy over the Parthenon frieze, perhaps the best known but least understood work of Greek art. For centuries the frieze has been thought to represent the Panathenaia procession, but recently the argument has been advanced that it depicts the sacrifice of the daughters of the Athenian king Erechtheus. Worshipping Athena offers compelling evidence that the frieze does indeed depict the festal procession and also demonstrates that scenes of contemporary ritual were not unique to the Parthenon. Editor Jenifer Neils and the contributors--eminent classicists, archaeologists, and art historians--explore the role of the Panathenaia in Athenian life and compare it with similar festivals held throughout the ancient Greek world. They discuss such topics as the Panathenaia's mythical origins, the phenomenon of the festival's valuable prizes (oil-filled amphoras, rather than the customary laurel wreath), and the architecture, sculpture, and painting related to the festival. Worshipping Athena will provide valuable insights to scholars and students concerned with ancient religion, mythology, art, literature, and gender issues, as well as anyone with a keen interest in the ritual topography of the Athenian Acropolis and the iconography of the Parthenon frieze.
LC Classification Number
DF123.W67 1996
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