Project Gutenberg 2020-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 126 Jones, Owen 1809 1874 An Apology for the Colouring of the Greek Court in the Crystal Palace Produced by Richard Tonsing, deaurider, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "An Apology for the Colouring of the Greek Court in the Crystal Palace" by Owen Jones is an artistic exploration published in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. The book presents a detailed argument for the polychromy of Greek architecture, asserting that ancient Greek monuments were originally bright and colorful rather than the stark white they appear today. Owen Jones embarks on an investigation into the historical and artistic significance of color in ancient Greek structures, aiming to dismantle prevailing prejudices about the aesthetic principles of classical art. The content delves deeply into the evidence supporting the idea that Greek architecture, specifically within the context of the Crystal Palace, should be understood as a complex of colors and designs. Jones discusses the findings of several authorities in the field, including G. H. Lewes, and compiles arguments from various historical texts, proposing that the ancient Greeks employed a rich palette in their artistic expressions. The book emphasizes the need to recognize that color played an essential role in the original perception and functionality of sculptures, stressing that much of their beauty relied on painted details that have been lost over time. It ultimately advocates for a reinterpretation of Greek monuments as vibrant and fluid, challenging readers to reconsider their assumptions about classical art and its legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Crystal Palace (Sydenham, London, England) Architecture, Greek Decoration and ornament -- Greece NA Text Category: History - Ancient Category: Art 145611 2025-06-25T06:37:16.765297 text/html 121482 2024-10-18T06:25:34 text/html 1723202 2025-06-25T06:37:20.546289 application/epub+zip 1721255 2025-06-25T06:37:17.869299 application/epub+zip 120913 2025-06-25T06:37:17.330314 application/epub+zip 1783219 2025-06-25T06:37:22.718295 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1760530 2025-06-25T06:37:20.025292 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 161613 2022-09-28T14:07:17.514162 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 121723 2025-06-25T06:37:16.446293 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 101730 2024-10-18T06:25:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17018 2025-06-25T06:37:22.841277 application/rdf+xml 25979 2025-06-25T06:37:17.411315 image/jpeg 3219 2025-06-25T06:37:17.370305 image/jpeg 1731348 2025-06-25T06:37:16.821351 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia