The Academy of Athens, a photo from Attiki, Attica

Photographer's Note

The entrance of Academy.
The Academy of Athens forms part of the so-called "Neoclassical Trilogy" of the City of Athens: Academy - University - Library. It consists of aesthetically distinct parts that form a harmonic ensemble of built mass. A corridor connects the two lateral wings to the main body of the building, which -in its proportions of line and mass- is set-off by its Ionian-style entrance and its big pediment. The entrance has elements originating from the eastern side of Erechtheion, on Acropolis. The predominant material on the facets is marble. Overall, the building is a characteristic example of mature Neoclassicism.

It was built in two phases, in 1859-1863 and 1868-1885, based on studies of the Danish architect Theophile Hansen and it is believed to be his most exquisite work in Greece. Hansen himself was also supervising the construction up to 1861 when E. Ziller took over. The embossed compositions on the central pediment and the statues outside are works of the sculptor L. Drosis. The embossed compositions on the eight small pediments are worked by Fr. Melnizki (1875) and the wall-paintings in the interior were made by K. Grupenckel.
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spetzouras (271) 2005-11-23 6:37

Γειά σου Γιάννη.Πολύ όμορφη η φωτογραφία σου.παρ'όλο που το κτίριο είναι άσπρο,τα δέντρα κ τα λουλούδια ομορφαίνουν πάρα πολύ την εικόνα.Το ίδιο και η Ελληνική σημαία και τα σύννεφα.

jhm (211738) 2005-11-23 6:40

Hi Ioannis,
Typical Greece style the entry of the Academy, great architceture picture, the different statues come splendid in image and lovely for looking. I like the fruit trees as well as to left than righthand.
Thanks for link and note.
John.

coco (30439) 2005-11-23 9:33

And hi again, Ioannis.

Well, I am countinuing the visit.
Is very similar to the other one, but is also nice. Also here we have a nice sky wich adds interest to the picture.

jjbach (9326) 2005-11-23 16:09

Γειά σου Γιάννη,
Αλλη μία καταπληκτική φωτογραφία ενός πανέμορφου κτηρίου της Αθήνας. Η θέση λήψης και το καδράρισμα, με τα δέντρα και τα λουλούδια δεξιά και αριστερά, δίνει βάθος και ομορφαίνει όλη την σύνθεση. Πάρα πολύ καλή δουλειά!

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