Photographs of the Athenian Acropolis: The Restoration Project

Photographer Socratis Mavrommatis captures the splendor of the Athenian Acropolis in Greece and chronicles 25 years.

Troy got it all wrong. The grand monuments that served as grounds for Brad Pitt's machismo were not white stone and gold, but a myriad of vibrant hues. It's hard to imagine quite how the temples, now crumbling, were once the center of ancient culture. Ravaged by wars, erosion, earthquakes, pollution, and restoration gone awry, the Athenian Acropolis was largely dismantled. The Acropolis Restoration Service intervened in 1975 to reassemble the "Sacred Rock" of Athens and assigned Socratis Mavrommatis as chief photographer. In his photographs the splendor and integrity of the architecture shines-detailing the process through closeups and panoramic views, showing both the damage of the destruction and emphasizing the architecture's strength and beauty. In his black-and-white photographs the Temple of Athena is supported by a metallic exoskeleton and the shattered marble flooring continues to support the feet of tourists and loyal visitors. Chronicling 25 years, this exhibition at UMBC is considerably cheaper than flying to Greece to check out the process yourself. —Katherine M. Hill

 

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