Athena Parthenos - Power by chrysaor
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Description
After the destruction of the state and city of Athens 480 b.C., and victory at last, the citizens decided to build the statue as a symbol of their wealth and prominent position in the greece lega. It was impressive 12 metres high, inwards of cedar wood and outwards ornamented with gold.
It was build in a more formal style, just for demonstrating the power granted by wealth, skill and wisdom of the Athenians, but was lost during the first millenium. Its temple (Parthenon) survived much longer, but was hit by explosives in the War against Venice 1650, and ransacked then by british Lord Elgin.
Sic transit gloria mundi! But she lives on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSbjz4uCwAE
TerraMoore - always worth a look - was faster than I was:
https://www.renderosity.com/gallery/items/3130356/temple-of-athena-model
Update: I recently learned, that there is a replica of the Parthenon and Statue in ... Nashville/ Tennesee:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthenon_(Nashville)
You can visit the impressive Building there in full Height and Grandeur!
Comments (10)
Very nice. Thanks for the info.
Thank You, Mylady. At Your service! :)
very impressive modeling and dramatic history
Thank You Richard, Youre too kind. ... Did Staticon invite You to the House on the lonly isle? ;)
Super Blender renders. :-)
Thank You Staticon, I have learned that through the Master of the Mystical Mists! ;)
Very powerful looking statue, looks really cool with all the fog/mist running through. Nice piece of history too
Thank You, Aplus, for taking the time and leaving a word...
Very majestic!
Good to hear that, that was the intended impression. thank You. (Personally I like these overloaded form, build to impress, not that as beautiful as"Athena lernai e.g. ...)
Excellent!!!
Thanks for Your vote!
Love it
Though it is no electrical circuit? (Thank You, just a joke!) ;)
Very impressive render; especially with the effect of the fog. Thanks for the mention ;)
Thanks TerraMoore, but to mention Your work is well deserved, because it makes this Gall MUCH more interesting and guarantees more "variety"! Every Museum would feel blessed, if it had Your virtual Collections! Keep up the good work, please!
Cool !
Thank You for commenting kindly!
This is really well done, lovely render. And I really like the fog effect.
Hello Arodia, good to hear from You! Thank You for leaving some kind words! I hope, all is safe and sound on Your side of the world!? :)