Library of Celcus
Title
Library of Celcus
Date
117
Identifier
1257
Work Type
Single Built Works
Work Location
Turkey (nation)
Ephesus (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Imperial (Roman)
Subject
libraries (buildings)
columns (architectural elements)
Corinthian order
Description
Detail view of columns and niche with statue at the Celsus Library in Ephesus, Turkey. "The facade of the library has two-stories, with Corinthian style columns on the ground floor and three entrances to the building. There is three windows openings in the upper story. They used an optical trick that the columns at the sides of the facade are shorter than those at the center, giving the illusion of the building being greater in size. The statues in the niches of the columns today are the copies of the originals. The statues symbolize wisdom (Sophia), knowledge (Episteme), intelligence (Ennoia) and valor (Arete),"--Ephesus website.
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
A1REEPH6-6120E29B1
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