tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post3181657591962468098..comments2023-04-18T00:44:59.351+10:00Comments on A dead man fell from the sky...: Akropolis, by von KlenzeGary Corbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-60983929735293644692012-02-20T07:04:57.167+11:002012-02-20T07:04:57.167+11:00von Klenze's representation is indeed flawed, ...von Klenze's representation is indeed flawed, although very nice. The ramp up to the Propylaea was not walled until after the raid of the Heruli, which was in the 3rd century AD. The giant statue of the Athena Promachos most probably held the spear upright. Mechanics dictate that such a large bronze statue had a reasonably tight and compact posture, otherwise protruding parts would be liable to crack. It was said that the tip of the spear was gilt and its reflection could be seen as far off as Cape Sounion.dipylonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05191770231225876014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-46848589650620363852011-06-10T21:28:11.057+10:002011-06-10T21:28:11.057+10:00Sigh . . . I want the giant statue to be real.
Sh...Sigh . . . I <i>want</i> the giant statue to be real.<br /><br />Shouldn't there be more colors, too?Sarah Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265589529909793312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-31140303118918207622011-06-10T21:26:19.644+10:002011-06-10T21:26:19.644+10:00Love the crime scene photo treatment. Perfect.Love the crime scene photo treatment. Perfect.Vicky Alvear Shecterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570828339389206203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-15346101259568981012011-06-10T18:51:36.985+10:002011-06-10T18:51:36.985+10:00Ooohhh....this is nice and does, indeed, capture t...Ooohhh....this is nice and does, indeed, capture the spirit of the place. Even without all the buildings the place is still magnificent and awe-inspiring with a fantastic feel of Ancient Greece.<br /><br />And now we know exactly where Ephialtes died - nice touch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com