On Monday I finally made it to the acropolis. I spent most the day there reading and sketching. Today I saw a collection of nineteenth century drawings and watercolors of the acropolis at the Benaki museum. The ruins look the same, but the city has changed (and keeps changing) around it. I find it comforting that these classical structures have survived wars and changing ideas. It's especially nice to see documentation; proof that someone who lived long ago has shared the same view as me..
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
day 7 - The Acropolis of Athens
On Monday I finally made it to the acropolis. I spent most the day there reading and sketching. Today I saw a collection of nineteenth century drawings and watercolors of the acropolis at the Benaki museum. The ruins look the same, but the city has changed (and keeps changing) around it. I find it comforting that these classical structures have survived wars and changing ideas. It's especially nice to see documentation; proof that someone who lived long ago has shared the same view as me..
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