Poster Print : Greek Art. Phidias Workshop ruins. Cross carved in stone. Ol
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Greek Art. Phidias Workshop ruins. Cross carved in stone. Ol
Greek Art. Phidias Workshop ruins, built in 430 BC to house the statue of Zeus. In the fifth century, Theodosius II turned the building into an early Christian church. Cross carved in stone. Olympia. Greece
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Olympia Pheidias Phidias Sculpted Symbol Workshop
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the rich history and artistic beauty of ancient Greece with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image showcases the ruins of Phidias' Workshop in Olympia, built in 430 BC to house the legendary statue of Zeus. Witness the intricate carvings, including this striking cross etched into the stone, that tell the story of Greece's cultural evolution from ancient art to early Christianity. Elevate your space with this evocative and thought-provoking piece, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.8cm (23.4" x 15.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image, the ruins of Phidias's ancient workshop in Olympia, Greece, stand as a testament to the rich cultural history of the region. Built in 430 BC, the workshop was originally designed to house the colossal statue of Zeus, a masterpiece of ancient Greek art created by the renowned sculptor Phidias. The statue, which was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, depicted Zeus seated on a throne, holding a scepter in his right hand and a small statue of Nike, the goddess of victory, in his left. The workshop, which was located in the sacred precinct of Olympia, was later repurposed in the 4th century AD when Emperor Theodosius II turned it into an early Christian church. The transformation of the building reflects the shifting religious landscape of the time, as the ancient Greek pantheon gave way to Christianity. Among the ruins, a cross carved in stone stands out as a symbol of the new faith. The cross, with its simple yet powerful design, serves as a reminder of the enduring influence of religion on the artistic and cultural traditions of Greece. The intricate detail of the carving, which is still visible despite the passage of time, attests to the skill and craftsmanship of the artisans who created it. This image offers a glimpse into the complex history of ancient Greece, where the old and the new coexisted, and where the artistic and religious traditions continued to evolve. It is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that has shaped the world we live in today.
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