Acropolis Now: The Public Face of the State

Duration: 24

Year Published: 1988

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Compares the Acropolis of 5th Century B.C. with the Acropolis today, using location footage to highlight the dramatic beauty of the site and its buildings. Considers its appearance and meaning to the ancient Athenians and emphasizes the scholarly work that helps provide clues to understanding original buildings and decorations, and the political and religious significance of monuments. Uses computer graphics to reconstruct original structural details.

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