Epilogue. Seeing Color in Classical Art

This epilogue highlights the enduring artistic connection between two colossal polychrome statues, Athena Parthenos and seated Zeus, both created by Pheidias and his workshop. Despite their destruction over time, fragments of these statues persist in reproductions, descriptions, and reconstructions, offering insights into their original splendor. The study leverages literary references, archaeological evidence, and epigraphic data to reconstruct how these statues might have appeared. It also explores the symbolic significance of Olympia as the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games and its enduring legacy in modern sporting events.

(Ed.). (2022). Epilogue. Seeing Color in Classical Art, 273–292. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009030212.007