The Parthenon at Athens, Greece and at Nashville

The Parthenon at Athens, Greece and at Nashville, Tennessee, by Benjamin Franklin Wilson, is a work that explores the history and significance of the Parthenon in both Athens and Nashville. The book begins with a brief overview of the Parthenon’s history in Athens, from its construction in 447 BC to its current state. Wilson then goes on to discuss the Parthenon’s significance in the ancient world, and how it has been used and viewed throughout the centuries. He also examines the Parthenon’s influence on the development of democracy in Athens and its role in the development of Western civilization. The second half of the book focuses on the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee. Wilson discusses the history of the Parthenon replica in Nashville, from its construction in 1897 to its current state. He also examines the Parthenon’s role in the city’s development, and how it has become a symbol of Nashville’s culture and identity. Finally, Wilson looks at the Parthenon’s current role in Nashville, and how it is used as a tourist attraction and a symbol of the city’s history and culture. The Parthenon at Athens, Greece and at Nashville, Tennessee, by Benjamin Franklin Wilson, is an informative and engaging book that provides readers with an in-depth look at the history and significance of the Parthenon in both Athens and Nashville. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Parthenon and its role in the development of Western civilization.

By Benjamin Franklin Wilson · First published 1941 · Genre: History, Architecture, Travel · 10 chapters · 11,212 words

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The Parthenon of Pericles, while not thought to be one of the wonders of the world, nevertheless has always been regarded as one of the most wondrously beautiful and inspiring of the world's buildings. It embraces the best effort of the mind, the heart, and the hand of man. In it are bound up the religion, the history, and the art of Greece.

It has been well said that art is organized emotion, while science is organized knowledge. The field of emotion found its first great development among the Greeks and in the time of Pericles reached its zenith. Assuredly the Greeks have never been excelled in the beauty of their architecture or sculptural art.

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• Work type: Article
• Author: Benjamin Franklin Wilson
• Date: 1941 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: History, Architecture, Travel, Biography
• Length: 11,212 words
• Structure: 10 chapters, 102 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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• History — The book is about the Parthenon at Athens, Greece and at Nashville, Tennessee, which is a historical topic.
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• Travel — The book discusses the Parthenon at two different locations, which could be considered a form of travel.
• Biography — The book is written by Benjamin Franklin Wilson, so it could be considered a biography of his work.

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Contents

• Background
• The Parthenon at Athens
• The Parthenon at Nashville
• Description of the Parthenon
• The Architecture of the Parthenon
• The Sculptures of the Parthenon
• The Ionic and Doric Friezes
• The West Pediment
• The East Pediment
• Conclusion

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