The Arts Society West Wales: The Parthenon

Lecture starts at 11am

We trace the history of the Temple of Athena Parthenos, from is historic beginnings in 447 BC through to its tragic demise under cannon fire from a Venetian galleon in 1687. The temple expresses the intellectual and religious beliefs of a people devoted to beauty, excellence, order, power and prestige. The meaning of the Frieze is still highly debated, and we discuss new research and the new interpretation it brings. Raised on the Acropolis, 511 feet above the sea, this glittering and highly coloured temple was built in only fourteen years entirely by human hand, and with no cement. It stood dominating the cultural landscape until it was destroyed in minutes. It was the defining work of the people of Athens and the most beautiful Greek temple ever built and its ruined sculptures have never been surpassed.

Hilary Guise lectures in the main museums in London for American universities, and has toured widely in the USA and lectured for the Smithsonian Institution. Has also worked for the Art Fund, taught courses for Cambridge University, has been a guest speaker on cruises. Trained as a painter at Central St Martin’s, she exhibits abroad, most recently in Berlin and France. Lives in London and in Provence.

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