Statuary on the facade of the Library of Celsus.

Dublin Core

Title

Statuary on the facade of the Library of Celsus.

Subject

Library of Celsus (Ephesus, Turkey)--Pictorial works.
Libraries--Turkey—Ephesus (Extinct city)--Pictorial works.
Facades--Turkey Ephesus (Extinct city)--Pictorial works.
Statues--Turkey Ephesus (Extinct city)--Pictorial works.

Description

Three photographs.

Three of the fours statues on the facade of the library. The first is Sophia Klesou (the Wisdom of Celsus), the next is Arete Klesou (the Excellence of Celsus). and the last is Epsiteme Klesou (the Knowledge of Celsus). These are the attributes that Celsus was said to have possessed.

Creator

Michael W. Handis

Date

April 30, 2013

Rights

Copyright Michael W. Handis, all rights reserved.

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Files

Sophia Klesou (the Wisdom of Celsus).
Arete Klesou (the Excellence of Celsus).
Epsiteme Klesou (the Knowledge of Celsus).
Date Added
April 10, 2015
Collection
Library of Celsus (Ephesus, Turkey)
Item Type
Still Image
Citation
Michael W. Handis, “Statuary on the facade of the Library of Celsus.,” Ancient and Modern Libraries: a Comparison, accessed May 17, 2024, https://ancmodlibraries.omeka.net/items/show/55.