The late fifth century BC was the golden age of ancient Athens. Under the leadership of the renowned soldier-statesman Perikles; Athenians began rebuilding the Akropolis; where they created the still awe-inspiring Parthenon. Athenians also reached a zenith of artistic achievement in sculpture; vase painting; and architecture; which provided continuing inspiration for many succeeding generations.The specially commissioned essays in this volume offer a fresh; innovative panorama of the art; architecture; history; culture; and influence of Periklean Athens. Written by leading experts in the field; the articles cover a wide range of topics; including: An evaluation of Perikles military leadership during the early stages of the Peloponnesian War. Iconographical and iconological studies of vase paintings; wall paintings; and sculpture. Explorations of the Parthenon and other monuments of the Athenian Akropolis. The legacy of Periklean Athens and its influence upon later art. Assessments of the modern reception of the Akropolis.As a whole; this collection of essays proves that even a well-explored field such as Periklean Athens can yield new treasures when mined by perceptive and seasoned investigators.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Unique period of New Mexico history.By Michael ManleySince I live in New Mexico; this was a good read for me. I have had the opportunity to visit some of these locations and have known some of the patients who lived and were treated here. This was a unique and important period in the history of our state. Recommended reading.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy sherry FletcherImage of America series is GREAT!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A now largely forgotten slice of American life from 1890 to 1950; abundantly illustratedBy R. M. PetersonThis is one of the better installments of the "Images of America" series that I have seen. It is tighter in organization; more informative; and better written than the norm. Nevertheless; as is almost inevitable with an "Images of America" book; its potential audience is rather limited. Here; that audience is mostly (a) New Mexico residents; or (b) those interested in the seclusion and treatment of tuberculosis patients at sanatoriums; a practice that extended from about 1890 to 1950.In the early years of the sanatorium treatment of TB patients (often referred to as "lungers"); New Mexico clamored for them; advertising around the country that its clean air; higher elevations; and "superb climate" constituted the perfect curative environment. The desire; as expressed in the Santa Fe newspaper; was to attract "a well-to-do class of health seekers and tourists" who could be expected to "expend vast sums of money." Eventually health-restoration became the fourth major industry of New Mexico -- after ranching; railroading; and mining -- and at least sixty sanatoriums were opened across the territory; later state. By 1920; "health-seekers" (a somewhat broader group that nonetheless was largely TB patients) comprised as much as a fifth of the population of Albuquerque and a tenth of the population of the state as a whole. As time passed; and as more and more of the patients coming to New Mexico were less and less "well-to-do"; the advantages of being a TB sanctuary began to diminish. By the Depression; New Mexico felt that it had become the dumping ground for states like Illinois and New York who were shipping it lungers via "charity train tickets" rather than institutionalizing them at home.SANATORIUMS OF NEW MEXICO tells -- and abundantly illustrates -- the story of TB sanatoriums in New Mexico. There are chapters on; among other things; the typical treatment regimen; the two most noted sanatoriums in Santa Fe and the two largest ones in Albuquerque; both of which eventually expanded to become major medical centers; and public sanatoriums for Native Americans; Army veterans; members of the merchant marines; and; finally; patients on welfare.The "sanatorium movement" faded away with the discovery of streptomycin and other drugs and with the recognition by the medical community that rest; diet; and fresh air were what was important for treatment and it was immaterial whether or not that regimen was followed in some exotic location. The "sanatorium movement" is now a relatively forgotten slice of American life in the first half of the twentieth century; and SANATORIUMS OF NEW MEXICO; although rather provincial; was useful in educating me about it.