'The Parthenon of Books' in Germany

2017-04-21 20:11 GMT+8

Editor Zhang Meng

Workers were seen fixing books wrapped in plastic bags on a scaffold as part of the “documenta” artwork "The Parthenon of Books" by Argentinean artist Marta Minujín on Thursday in Kassel, western Germany. /CFP Photo

“Documenta” is a series of contemporary art exhibitions that take place every five years in Kassel. /CFP Photo

“The Parthenon of Books" will be on display during the “documenta 14”, currently underway in Kassel. /CFP Photo

According to the artist and organizers, the installation will be "constructed as a replica of the temple on the Acropolis in Athens, symbolizing the aesthetic and political ideals of the first democracy." /CFP Photo

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