Monument of Greek Teacher
Monument on steps representing students paying attention to their teacher.
Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )
1999 Created and donated to the Municipality of Athens.
2000 It was unveiled on January 30, a symbolic day of the celebration of the Three Hierarchs, protectors of letters and students for Orthodox Christians.
Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)
What I can see
This sculpture is a miniature of a school classroom. It is made of brass, placed on stepped base; the figure of the teacher is 2m high and the construction is 3m high. It depicts 4 students with books in their hands, a blackboard made of stainless metal, on which verses of the poet Dionysios Solomos are written, and the teacher points to the board. His figure is upright and strict.
What I can't see
The work of Theodoros Papagiannis is dedicated to the anonymous Greek teacher, who managed to teach and educate the Greek children in times of wars, poverty and adversity.
Info
- Address: Madriti Sq.
Bibliography
Field observation by scientific editors
