A reconstruction of the interior of the Parthenon, a former temple on the Acropolis, Athens, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, patron saint of Athenians. Completed in 438 BC, decoration of the building continued until 432 BC. It is considered to be the zenith of the Doric order with its decorative sculptures considered some of the high points of Greek art. To the Athenians, the Parthenon and other Periclean monuments of the Acropolis were seen fundamentally as a celebration of Hellenic victory over the Persian invaders and as a thanksgiving to the gods for that victory.
A reconstruction of the interior of the Parthenon, a former temple on theAcropolis, in Athens, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, patron saint of It was completed in 438 BC, although decoration of the building continued until 432 BC. It is considered to be the zenith of the Doric order with its decorative sculptures considered some of the high points of Greek art. To the Athenians who built it, the Parthenon and other Periclean monuments of the Acropolis were seen fundamentally as a celebration of Hellenic victory over the Persian invaders and as a thanksgiving to the gods for that victory.
Size: 3286px × 4576px
Location: Parthenon, on theAcropolis, Athens, Greece
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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