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3 days ago · The Parthenon ( / ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, - nən /; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanized : Parthenōn [par.tʰe.nɔ̌ːn]; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanized : Parthenónas [parθeˈnonas]) is a former temple [6] [7] on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Jul 4, 2024 · What is Donatello known for? What was Donatello’s family like? How was Donatello educated? How did Donatello die? Donatello (born c. 1386, Florence [Italy]—died December 13, 1466, Florence) was a master of sculpture in both marble and bronze, one of the greatest of all Italian Renaissance artists.
Jul 9, 2024 · Marble statue the Greek god Hermes discovered in sewer at ancient town of Heraclea Sintica. Photo: Archaeologica Bulgarica. The statue is in impressive condition, although it is missing its right ...
2 days ago · The outside facing consists, due to the interrupted building process, of three different kinds of white marble: in the lower third, marble from Baltimore County, Maryland, followed by a narrow zone of marble from Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and, in the upper part, the so-called Cockeysville Marble.
Jul 9, 2024 · Throughout history, marble has been a symbol of luxury and sophistication. Ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and Romans, extensively used marble in their temples, statues, and public buildings. The Parthenon in Athens and the Pantheon in Rome are iconic examples of marble architecture.
3 days ago · A small group of generals’ heads in marble and plaster, works of Verrocchio’s followers, are sometimes linked with Leonardo, because a lovely drawing attributed to him that is on the same theme suggests such a connection.
3 days ago · Ancient Egyptians cut stone into rough blocks by hammering grooves into natural stone faces, inserting wooden wedges, then soaking these with water. As the water was absorbed, the wedges expanded, breaking off workable chunks.
