Atlantis
by Barbara St Jean
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24.000 x 36.000 inches
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Title
Atlantis
Artist
Barbara St Jean
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Into the mystical city of Atlantis
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Atlantis (in Greek, Ἀτλαντὶς νῆσος, "island of Atlas") is a legendary island first mentioned in Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, written about 360 BC. According to Plato, Atlantis was a naval power lying "in front of the Pillars of Hercules" that conquered many parts of Western Europe and Africa 9,000 years before the time of Solon, or approximately 9600 BC. After a failed attempt to invade Athens, Atlantis sank into the ocean "in a single day and night of misfortune".
Scholars dispute whether and how much Plato's story or account was inspired by older traditions. In Critias, Plato claims that his accounts of ancient Athens and Atlantis stem from a visit to Egypt by the legendary Athenian lawgiver Solon in the 6th century BC. In Egypt, Solon met a priest of Sais, who translated the history of ancient Athens and Atlantis, recorded on papyri in Egyptian hieroglyphs, into Greek. Some scholars argue Plato drew upon memories of past events such as the Thera eruption or the Trojan War, while others insist that he took inspiration from contemporary events like the destruction of Helike in 373 BC[1] or the failed Athenian invasion of Sicily in 415-413 BC.
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All works showcased are Original art by Canadian Artist Barbara C St. Jean. Prints are available on canvas, metal, acrylic, framed, gallery and fine art greeting cards. You can choose from one of 230 frames and 100 mats which can be used to create museum-quality masterpieces from any of the print available. Each purchase comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not happy with your purchase, for any reason, simply return it within 30 days, and you'll receive a full refund of the purchase price.
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