Elgin And Phigaleian Marbles V1 (1833)

By Thomas Coates

Book Overview

""Elgin and Phigaleian Marbles V1"" is a book written by Thomas Coates and published in 1833. The book provides a detailed account of the Elgin Marbles, a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures, inscriptions, and architectural pieces that were originally part of the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens. The marbles were removed from Greece by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, in the early 19th century and are now housed in the British Museum in London. In addition to the Elgin Marbles, the book also discusses the Phigaleian Marbles, a collection of ancient Greek sculptures and reliefs that were discovered in the ruins of the Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae in the Peloponnese. The book includes detailed descriptions of the individual pieces, as well as their historical and cultural significance. Overall, ""Elgin and Phigaleian Marbles V1"" is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in the history and art of ancient Greece, as well as the controversy surrounding the ownership and display of the Elgin Marbles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167211227
• ISBN13: 9781167211225
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"