Delphi: Treasury of the Athenians
unknown (Greek (ancient))
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Alternative Title
Treasury of the Athenians
Date
-490Description
Detail showing Architrave (note the Greek lettering - from the 3C onwards inscriptions began to be cut on the walls - mainly decrees honoring Athenian citizens); Less building took place during the 5th century BCE at Delphi; nevertheless some important works were produced. After their victory at Marathon (490 BCE) the Athenians built a Doric treasury in Parian marble in the Sanctuary of Apollo. It has been completely reconstructed and rivals the temples on the Acropolis at Athens in quality. The style of the metope relief sculpture is transitional and combines the freshness of Archaic art with the severity of Early Classical. Source: Grove Art Online; http://www.groveart.com/ (accessed 11/13/2007)
Type of Work
treasurySubject
architectural exteriors, deities, mythology (Classical), Late Archaic, Early Classical
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