Model of the Parthenon
Architectural Model
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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From its establishment in the mid nineteenth century the Museum collected architectural models including examples of Western, Asian and Far eastern buildings and monuments in their idealised or actual states. This collecting policy related to the Museum's founding principles and role in promoting 'good' design.
This model shows the temple partially restored with the statue of Athena Parthenos in the centre. It was collected to complement the recent accession of a series of fifteen models of ancient classical sites which had formerly belonging to the architect John Nash. This model of the Parthenon was intended to demonstrate theories for the interior lighting arrangements.
This model shows the temple partially restored with the statue of Athena Parthenos in the centre. It was collected to complement the recent accession of a series of fifteen models of ancient classical sites which had formerly belonging to the architect John Nash. This model of the Parthenon was intended to demonstrate theories for the interior lighting arrangements.
Object details
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| Title | Model of the Parthenon |
| Materials and techniques | Plaster |
| Brief description | Model, Parthenon, English, James Mabey, 19th century |
| Physical description | Model, plaster. The Parthenon at Athens, with the interior restored, and showing the chrselephantine statue of Pallas Athene. |
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| Summary | From its establishment in the mid nineteenth century the Museum collected architectural models including examples of Western, Asian and Far eastern buildings and monuments in their idealised or actual states. This collecting policy related to the Museum's founding principles and role in promoting 'good' design. This model shows the temple partially restored with the statue of Athena Parthenos in the centre. It was collected to complement the recent accession of a series of fifteen models of ancient classical sites which had formerly belonging to the architect John Nash. This model of the Parthenon was intended to demonstrate theories for the interior lighting arrangements. |
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| Accession number | 338-1886 |
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| Record created | September 24, 2008 |
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