Athena Parthenos - Wikipedia
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 …
Athena Parthenos by Phidias - World History Encyclopedia
2015年1月25日 · Although richly decorated on the outside with magnificent decorative sculpture, the most important sculpture was always intended to be the giant statue of Athena inside it. …
What Really Happened to the Athena Parthenos?
2020年7月15日 · The Athena Parthenos, a colossal gold and ivory statue of the goddess Athena created between 447 and 438 BC by the renowned ancient Athenian sculptor Pheidias (lived …
The Statue of Athena Parthenos: Everything You Need to Know
2024年3月7日 · Gold was a material that was attributed to the goddess Athena herself, and any improper usage of it would call for divine retribution. It also relates back to the primary purpose …
Statue of Athena Parthenos (the Virgin Goddess)
Designed by the master sculptor Phidias, the statue was recognized as a masterpiece immediately upon its unveiling in 438 B.C. Made of gold and ivory over a wooden armature …
Gold of Olympia: the statue of Athena Parthenos - Global InterGold
2022年9月23日 · The statue, about 11 meters high, dazzled with brilliance; it took about a ton of gold to make it. In the photo: the Varvakeion Athena is considered the most accurate copy of …
A History of the World - Object : Rare gold coin of Athens - BBC
The colossal gold and ivory statue of the goddess Athena, in the Parthenon on the Acropolis, was stripped of its gold which was then struck into coins. This was the only known example when …
The Athena Parthenos: Significance of the Statue in Ancient Athens
2024年9月21日 · 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 …
An introduction to the Parthenon and its sculptures
2018年1月11日 · Inside the building stood a colossal image of Athena Parthenos, constructed of gold and ivory by Pheidias and probably dedicated in 438 BC. Sculptures carved in the round …
Athena Parthenos | sculpture by Phidias | Britannica
The colossal statue of the Athena Parthenos, which Phidias made for the Parthenon, was completed and dedicated in 438. The original work was made of gold and ivory and stood …