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Pericles Perikles Athenian Statesman Bust Sculpture
Item No. 5028
Reproduced after an ancient original in the Vatican Museum, Rome, 490 - 429 B.C.
The golden Age of Athens, from 455 to 404 BC, when Athens is defeated by Sparta, is called the Athenian
Age, the Classical Age, or, after its most important political figure, the Age of Pericles. Just about everything
that is associated with Greek culture is squeezed into this half century of wealth, energy and creativity in
Athens. All the great works of Greek tragedy and comedy were written at this time in Athens. Most of the
monumental works of architecture, built from the wealth that poured into Athens from her imperial
possessions, were built at this time: the Parthenon, the rebuilding of the Agora, etc. Flush with wealth and
at peace with Persia and Sparta, the Athenians invested in a massive cultural flowering of art, poetry,
philosophy, and architecture. Pericles was swept into power in a popular democratic movement. The
democratic reforms of the Age of Pericles it’s the closest human culture has come to an unadulterated
democracy. Unlike previous rulers of Athens, Pericles did not rule directly as a dictator. Instead, he used
his eloquent speaking ability and keen sense of judgment to gain support for his plans and programs for
his home city of Athens bringing change and prosperity to Athens.
Made of cast stone and hand stained with antique finish.
Dimensions: 9.5"High
Weight: 6 lbs
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$54.99
Item No. 5028
Reproduced after an ancient original in the Vatican Museum, Rome, 490 - 429 B.C.
The golden Age of Athens, from 455 to 404 BC, when Athens is defeated by Sparta, is called the Athenian
Age, the Classical Age, or, after its most important political figure, the Age of Pericles. Just about everything
that is associated with Greek culture is squeezed into this half century of wealth, energy and creativity in
Athens. All the great works of Greek tragedy and comedy were written at this time in Athens. Most of the
monumental works of architecture, built from the wealth that poured into Athens from her imperial
possessions, were built at this time: the Parthenon, the rebuilding of the Agora, etc. Flush with wealth and
at peace with Persia and Sparta, the Athenians invested in a massive cultural flowering of art, poetry,
philosophy, and architecture. Pericles was swept into power in a popular democratic movement. The
democratic reforms of the Age of Pericles it’s the closest human culture has come to an unadulterated
democracy. Unlike previous rulers of Athens, Pericles did not rule directly as a dictator. Instead, he used
his eloquent speaking ability and keen sense of judgment to gain support for his plans and programs for
his home city of Athens bringing change and prosperity to Athens.
Made of cast stone and hand stained with antique finish.
Dimensions: 9.5"High
Weight: 6 lbs
SHIPPING: Displayed shipping cost may refer for US customers only but we also ship worldwide - please
contact us for a shipping quote if you are ordering outside USA.
Note: The "Ancient Sculpture Gallery" logo over the picture is only a copyright computer watermark which
shows only on the image - it is not part of, or on the actual product.
$54.99
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