The aim of this book is to explore the significance of the concept of 'monument' in the context of the Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BC), with particular reference to the royal Ensemble of Persepolis, founded by Darius I and built together with his son Xerxes.
The aim of this book is to explore the significance of the concept of 'monument' in the context of the Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BC), with particular reference to the royal Ensemble of Persepolis, founded by Darius I and built together with his son Xerxes.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Mehr Azar Soheil is a conservation architect who graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Tehran University. She has earned her PhD in conservation from the Sapienza University in Rome, where she lives.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface 1. Introduction to the Ancient Near East 1.1. Persians in the Ancient Near East 1.2. Achaemenid Dynasty 1.3. Administration and Cultural Policy 1.4. Persian Presence in the Empire 1.5 Religion of the Persians 1.6 Achaemenid Art and Architecture 1.7. Achaemenid Building Works 2. Persepolis: Description 2.1. Territory, settlements and choice of site 2.2. The Terrace and its Construction 2.3 Functional Typology 2.4. Apadana Complex 2.5. Hundred Column Hall Complex (+11.50) 2.6. Palaces and other structures 2.7. The Treasury (+8.45m) 2.8. Royal Tombs 2.9. Complexes Outside the Terrace 2.10. Construction techniques 3. Architectural Morphology and Proportions 3.1. Morphology of Persepolitan Buildings 3.2. Metrology 3.3. Dimensions of the Apadana 3.4. Reference Grid of the Terrace 3.5. Design Scheme of Façades 4. The Concept of Monument 4.1. Persepolis as a Monument 4.2. Functions of the Royal Terrace 4.3. Concept of Kingship 4.4. Ritual city 5. Significance of Inscriptions 5.1. Significance of Writing 5.2. Form and content 5.3. Building Work 5.4. Heritage and Continuity 6. Significance and Symbolism 6.1. Significance of Podium 6.2. Significance of square 6.3. Significance of Design Scheme 6.4. Significance of Sculptural Decoration 6.5. Symbolism and Metaphor 6.6. Alexander Sarcophagus 6.8. Respect for the Past and Antiquity Value 7. Archaeology and restoration 7.1. Oriental Historians 7.2. European Travelers 7.3. Early Explorations 7.4. Hypothetical Reconstructions 7.5. Beginning of systematic excavations 7.6. Restoration and conservation 7.7. World Heritage 8. Concluding Considerations
Preface 1. Introduction to the Ancient Near East 1.1. Persians in the Ancient Near East 1.2. Achaemenid Dynasty 1.3. Administration and Cultural Policy 1.4. Persian Presence in the Empire 1.5 Religion of the Persians 1.6 Achaemenid Art and Architecture 1.7. Achaemenid Building Works 2. Persepolis: Description 2.1. Territory, settlements and choice of site 2.2. The Terrace and its Construction 2.3 Functional Typology 2.4. Apadana Complex 2.5. Hundred Column Hall Complex (+11.50) 2.6. Palaces and other structures 2.7. The Treasury (+8.45m) 2.8. Royal Tombs 2.9. Complexes Outside the Terrace 2.10. Construction techniques 3. Architectural Morphology and Proportions 3.1. Morphology of Persepolitan Buildings 3.2. Metrology 3.3. Dimensions of the Apadana 3.4. Reference Grid of the Terrace 3.5. Design Scheme of Façades 4. The Concept of Monument 4.1. Persepolis as a Monument 4.2. Functions of the Royal Terrace 4.3. Concept of Kingship 4.4. Ritual city 5. Significance of Inscriptions 5.1. Significance of Writing 5.2. Form and content 5.3. Building Work 5.4. Heritage and Continuity 6. Significance and Symbolism 6.1. Significance of Podium 6.2. Significance of square 6.3. Significance of Design Scheme 6.4. Significance of Sculptural Decoration 6.5. Symbolism and Metaphor 6.6. Alexander Sarcophagus 6.8. Respect for the Past and Antiquity Value 7. Archaeology and restoration 7.1. Oriental Historians 7.2. European Travelers 7.3. Early Explorations 7.4. Hypothetical Reconstructions 7.5. Beginning of systematic excavations 7.6. Restoration and conservation 7.7. World Heritage 8. Concluding Considerations
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