COLLECTION NAME:
Archivision Base to Module 9
Record
Preferred Title:
Delphi: Treasury of the Athenians
Alternate Title:
Treasury of the Athenians
Image View:
View along the south flank, depicting triangular area - used to display Persian arms from the Athenian victory at the Battle of Marathon
Creator:
unknown (Greek (ancient))
Location:
site: Delphi, Central Greece and Euboea, Greece
Date:
490 BCE (creation)
Cultural Context:
Greek (ancient)
Style Period:
Early Classical; Late Archaic
Work Type 1:
treasury
Classification:
architecture
Material:
stone; marble
Technique:
construction (assembling)
Subjects:
architectural exteriors; deities; mythology (Classical)
Description:
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/)
Collection:
Archivision Base Collection
Identifier:
1A3-G-D-3-D2
Rights:
© Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc.
Delphi: Treasury of the Athenians
