Temple of Concordia with Fallen Icarus
Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
430 BC & 2011
The exceptional preservation of the Temple of Concordia (c. 430 BC) is due to its conversion into a Christian basilica in the 6th century AD, which saved it from being dismantled in the Middle Ages. Its name derives from a nearby Latin inscription, though its original dedication remains unknown. The bronze sculpture, "Fallen Icarus," is a work by Polish artist Igor Mitoraj. Originally part of a major temporary exhibition in the Valley in 2011, it was later permanently installed by popular demand. Mitoraj’s work reinterprets classicism through a modern lens; his signature fragmented style explores the fragility of humanity in contrast to the perceived permanence of classical ideals.
协和神庙与坠落的伊卡洛斯
意大利 西西里岛 阿格里真托
公元前430年及2011年
协和神庙（约公元前430年）之所以能成为世界上保存最完好的多立克神庙之一，关键在于其在公元6世纪被转化为一座基督教大教堂，从而免于在中世纪时期被拆解。其“协和”之名源于附近发现的一段拉丁铭文，但神庙最初供奉的神祇已不可考。前方的青铜雕塑“坠落的伊卡洛斯”是波兰艺术家伊戈尔·米托拉吉的作品。它原是2011年神殿之谷大型临时展览的一部分，后因广受欢迎而被永久安置于此。米托拉吉的作品以现代手法重新诠释古典主义，其标志性的“残缺”风格旨在探讨人类的脆弱性与古典理想的永恒性之间的对立。