The full image of the Parthenon frieze digitally in an online application

The Parthenon frieze is digitally available to everyone in a new, interactive, bilingual and easy-to-use web app. At www.parthenonfrieze.gr 

both the general public and experts have the opportunity to obtain a complete picture of this unique work of art. The application collects photos and descriptions of all the surviving frieze stones found in the Acropolis Museum and abroad.

The frieze of the Parthenon, a continuous zone with relief representations that surrounded the upper part of the temple wall, depicts the procession to the Acropolis during the Great Panathenaic Games, the largest celebration of ancient Athens. The composition of the procession included 378 human figures, men and women, pedestrians, horsemen and chariots, and more than 200 animals and objects and gifts to Athena, protector of Athens.

The application, which offers users an interactive browsing experience, was realized thanks to the excellent and long-term cooperation of three bodies: the National Center for Documentation and Electronic Content (ECB), the Acropolis Museum and the  Acropolis Monuments Preservation Service (YSMA). The ESF developed the upgraded version of the internet application www.parthenonfrieze.gr, utilizing photographic material of YSMA and applying modern technologies for its virtual representation and the optimal promotion on the internet.

The application incorporates new functionalities that make it accessible to all, from all modern media and platforms, following the good practices of web design and UI / UX. Thus, the view from all fixed and mobile devices is enhanced, while the user can reach any level of detail he desires in a direct and friendly way.

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