Description

Elgin and Phigaleian Marbles Volume 1 is a book written by Thomas Coates in 1833. The book is about the collection of ancient Greek marble sculptures known as the Elgin Marbles and the Phigaleian Marbles. These sculptures were originally created in the 5th century BC and were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the history of these sculptures, including their creation, their removal from Athens, and their subsequent journey to England. Coates also provides an in-depth analysis of the artistic and historical significance of these sculptures, as well as their influence on subsequent generations of artists and art historians. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the Elgin and Phigaleian Marbles. Topics covered include the history of the Parthenon, the process of removing the sculptures from Athens, and the controversy surrounding their acquisition by Lord Elgin. Overall, Elgin and Phigaleian Marbles Volume 1 is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a wealth of information about these important works of art. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Greek sculpture, as well as for scholars and students of art history.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.