The late fifth century BC was the golden age of ancient Athens. Under the leadership of the renowned soldier-statesman Perikles, Athenians began rebuilding the Akropolis, where they created the still awe-inspiring Parthenon. Athenians also reached a zenith of artistic achievement in sculpture, vase painting, and architecture, which provided continuing inspiration for many succeeding generations.

The specially commissioned essays in this volume offer a fresh, innovative panorama of the art, architecture, history, culture, and influence of Periklean Athens. Written by leading experts in the field, the articles cover a wide range of topics, including:

• An evaluation of Perikles' military leadership during the early stages of the Peloponnesian War.
• Iconographical and iconological studies of vase paintings, wall paintings, and sculpture.
• Explorations of the Parthenon and other monuments of the Athenian Akropolis.
• The legacy of Periklean Athens and its influence upon later art.
• Assessments of the modern reception of the Akropolis.

As a whole, this collection of essays proves that even a well-explored field such as Periklean Athens can yield new treasures when mined by perceptive and seasoned investigators.

"These essays are written by a group of prominent and internationally known scholars. Individually and collectively they make an important contribution to the field of ancient art." -- Mary C. Sturgeon, Professor of Classical Art, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

About the Author

Judith M. Barringer is Professor of Greek Art and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh.

Jeffrey M. Hurwit is Professor of Art History and Classics at the University of Oregon.

Reviews
" ... exceptional both in the concentration and high level of its scholarship... Barringer and Hurwit deserve a great deal of credit for having gathered together so many interesting papers, which are not only of a universally high standard, but are also very readable."--Minerva, May/June 2006



Book Information
ISBN 9780292706224
Author Judith M. Barringer
Format Hardback
Page Count 330
Imprint University of Texas Press
Publisher University of Texas Press
Weight(grams) 1193g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 28mm