Parthenon Collection (page 8)

Parthenon. Part of the central section of the east frieze. B
The Parthenon frieze. East side. 447-432BC. Greek Classical period. Part of the central section of the east frieze. Zeus and Hera seated next to a standing man receiving the folded peplos from a

South metope XXXI. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the b
South metope XXXI from the Parthenon marbles depicting part of the battle between the Centaurs and Lapiths. 5th century BC. Athens. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Doric order capital, column and base from the Parthenon.. Architectural column, capital and base of the Doric order from the Temple of Minerva called the Parthenon in Athens

Plan of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, as it appeared in the 5th century B. C
ACROPOLIS PLAN. Plan of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, as it appeared in the 5th century B.C. A) Propylaia B) Temple of Athena Nike C) Mycenaean fortifications D) Brauroneion E

Parthenon Temple Acropolis Eastern Facade Athens
The Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens, Greece, around 1850. Eastern facade. Possibly after a work by French journalist and photographer Eugene Piot, 1812 - 1890

Parthenon Temple Acropolis Athens Greece Grecian
The Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens, Greece, around 1850. Possibly after a work by French journalist and photographer Eugene Piot, 1812 - 1890

Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and 11th Earl of Kincardine, 1766 - 1841. Scottish nobleman and diplomat remembered for procuring the Parthenon marbles which are sometimes referred to as the Elgin

Artists impression of Athens restored. From A Popular History of Greece, published 1887

Phidias showing the frieze of the Parthenon to his friends, after the painting by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema. Phidias or Pheidias, c. 480 - 430 BC. Greek sculptor, painter, and architect

Athens Parthenon 1900 Greece
Athens. The Parthenon. 1900, Greece, Athens

Parthenon pris des propylees Athenes. North west
Parthenon, pris des propylees - Athenes. From North - west; Felix Bonfils (French, 1831 - 1885); Athens, Greece; 1872; Albumen silver print

Head Horse Pediment Parthenon British Museum
Head of a Horse from the Pediment of the Parthenon, British Museum; Adolphe Braun (French, 1811 - 1877); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Eastern Facade Parthenon William J Stillman American
Eastern Facade of the Parthenon; William J. Stillman (American, 1828 - 1901); 1870; Carbon print; 18.4 × 23.8 cm (7 1, 4 × 9 3, 8 in.)

Parthenon northwest Petros Moraites Greek 1835
Parthenon, from the northwest; Petros Moraites (Greek, about 1835 - 1905); 1870; Albumen silver print

Frise du Parthenon Dimitrios Constantin Greek
Frise du Parthenon; Dimitrios Constantin (Greek, active 1858 - 1860s); 1860s; Albumen silver print

View Eastern Portico Temple Minerva Athens Parthenon
View of the Eastern Portico of the Temple of Minerva at Athens, called the Parthenon, The Elgin marbles from the Temple of Minerva at Athens: on sixty-one plates

Plate 25 Elgin marbles Parthenon Athens exemplified
Plate 25, Elgin marbles from the Parthenon at Athens: exemplified by fifty etchings, selected from the most beautiful and least mutilated specimens in that collection;

Plate 33 Elgin marbles Parthenon Athens exemplified
Plate 33, Elgin marbles from the Parthenon at Athens: exemplified by fifty etchings, selected from the most beautiful and least mutilated specimens in that collection;

Fates Elgin marbles Parthenon Athens exemplified
The Fates, Elgin marbles from the Parthenon at Athens: exemplified by fifty etchings, selected from the most beautiful and least mutilated specimens in that collection;

Centaur Elgin marbles Parthenon Athens exemplified
The Centaur, Elgin marbles from the Parthenon at Athens: exemplified by fifty etchings, selected from the most beautiful and least mutilated specimens in that collection;

Plate 46 Elgin marbles Parthenon Athens exemplified
Plate 46, Elgin marbles from the Parthenon at Athens: exemplified by fifty etchings, selected from the most beautiful and least mutilated specimens in that collection;

Parthenon Philippos Margaritis Greek 1810 1892
The Parthenon; Philippos Margaritis (Greek, 1810 - 1892), and Philibert Perraud (French, born 1815); about 1847; Daguerreotype

Athens Parthenon northwest Baron Paul des Granges
Athens - Parthenon from the northwest; Baron Paul des Granges (French ?, active Greece 1860s); 1860 - 1869; Albumen silver print

Facade North Colonnade Parthenon Acropolis Athens
Facade and North Colonnade of the Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens; Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey (French, 1804 - 1892); 1842; Daguerreotype

Athens Parthenon General View Northwest Francis Bedford
Athens, The Parthenon, General View from the Northwest; Francis Bedford (English, 1815, 1816 - 1894); London, England; May 31, 1862; Albumen silver print

Eastern Portico Parthenon William J Stillman
Eastern Portico of the Parthenon; William J. Stillman (American, 1828 - 1901); 1869; Carbon print; 24.1 × 18.4 cm (9 1, 2 × 7 1, 4 in.)

Athens Parthenon western facade Dimitrios Constantin
Athens - Parthenon, western facade; Dimitrios Constantin (Greek, active 1858 - 1860s); 1865; Albumen silver print

Parthenon 1852 Eugene Piot French 1812-1891
Parthenon, 1852. Eugene Piot (French, 1812-1891). Salted paper print from waxed paper negative; image: 22.8 x 32.9 cm (9 x 12 15/16 in.); paper: 26.1 x 32.7 cm (10 1/4 x 12 7/8 in.); matted

Sculptures Parthenon British Museum 1870s Adolphe Braun
Sculptures from the Parthenon, British Museum, c. 1870s. Adolphe Braun (French, 1812-1877). Carbon print; image: 36.6 x 46.7 cm (14 7/16 x 18 3/8 in.); mounted

Artists Impression Of Athens, Greece At The Time Of The Emperor Hadrian, 1St And 2Nd Centuries Ad. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, 1880

Artists Impression Of The Parthenon, Athens, Greece, During The Classical Period. Statue Of The Goddess Athena, Centre. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, 1880

Exterior Of The Parthenon At Athens, Greece As It Would Have Appeared In Ancient Times. From The Book Harmsworth History Of The World Published 1908

Parthenon; Athens greece

Mono Piles Of Stones Before Ruined Parthenon; Athens, Attica, Greece

Temple Of Athena; Athens, Greece

The Parthenon At Athens, Greece. Engraved By E. Challis After W. H. Bartlett
The Parthenon At Athens, Greece. Engraved By E. Challis After W.H. Bartlett

Reconstruction of east pediment of Parthenon
Reconstruction of the east pediment of the Parthenon according to a drawing by K. Schwerzek. The east pediment narrates the birth of Athena from the head of her father, Zeus

Restoration of the Acropolis, Athens
Depiction of the acropolis in ancient Athens, with the Propylaea, the bronze statue of Athena Promachos and the Erechteion, temple of the tutelary goddess Athena Polias

Parthenon. East side. 447-432BC. Greek Classical period. God
The Parthenon frieze. East side. 447-432BC. Greek Classical period. Part of the central section of the east frieze. Zeus and Hera seated next to a standing man receiving the folded peplos from a

Parthenon. Sculptures from the West Pediment. British Museum
Parthenon. 447-432BC. Greek Classical period. Sculptures from the West Pediment. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Greece. Athens. Parthenon West Pediment. Figure of Hermes. About 438-432 BC. High Classical. Attica. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Metope. Parthenon marbles. Battle between the Centaurs and t
Metope IV from the Parthenon marbles depicting part of the battle between the Centaurs and the Lapiths. 5th century BC. Athens. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

South Frieze of the Parthenon. The Acropolis, Athens, Greece
South Frieze of the Parthenon. Cavalry. The Acropolis, Athens, Greece. 438-432 BC. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Parthenon. Elgin Marbles. Cavalcade. South Frieze
Parthenon. Elgin Marbles. South Frieze. Cavalcade. Detail. Acropolis, Athens, Greece. 438-432 BC. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Parthenon. North frieze. XLIII. Riders
Greek Art. Parthenon. 5th century B.C. North frieze. XLIII. Riders. It comes from the Acropolis in Athens. British Museum. London. England. UK

Parthenon. Metope XXIX. Centaur holding a fighter defeated
Greek Art. Metope on the south side of the Parthenon. 5th century B.C. A Centaur holding a fighter defeated. Metope XXIX. It comes from the Acropolis in Athens. British Museum. London. England. UK

Ground plan of the Acropolis in Athens, lithograph, published c. 1830
Ground plan of the Acropolis in Athens. Lithograph by Joseph Brodtmann (German-swiss engraver and publisher, 1787-1862), published c. 1830

GREECE: PARTHENON. Undergoing reconstruction, c1905

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The Parthenon, a symbol of ancient Athens and a testament to the grandeur of Greek architecture, stands proudly atop the Acropolis. This magnificent temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena, with a colossal statue of her gracing its interior. The Parthenon marbles, intricately carved metopes depicting scenes from mythological battles, adorned its exterior walls. As you wander through this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Athens, Greece, it is impossible not to be awestruck by the sheer beauty and historical significance of the Parthenon. From every angle, it exudes an aura of power and majesty that transports you back in time. At nightfall, when darkness cloaks the city below, the Parthenon takes on an ethereal glow. Illuminated against a starry backdrop, it becomes even more enchanting – a true marvel that captivates all who behold it. For breathtaking panoramic views of this architectural wonder and its surrounding splendorous landscape head to Filopappos Hill. From there you can witness firsthand how seamlessly the Parthenon merges with nature; truly a sight to behold. Every intricate detail tells a story - each column meticulously crafted; every frieze carefully designed, and is as if time has stood still within these ancient walls; history preserved for generations to come. Visiting Greece would not be complete without experiencing the awe-inspiring presence of both The Parthenon and Acropolis, and are reminders of our rich cultural heritage and serve as constant reminders that greatness can stand tall throughout centuries gone by.