Set design elevations and the Temple of Concordia in Agrigento 

This print of set design elevations and the Temple of Concordia in Agrigento was made by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, an Italian artist, in the 18th century. Piranesi's focus wasn't just the visual representation of the temple, but also the conceptual framework within which ancient structures were understood. This interest in classical architecture emerged during the height of the Enlightenment, when there was renewed interest in classical forms and ideals. This print offers a mix of precision and artistic interpretation, inviting viewers to engage with the ruins not just as historical relics, but as sources of cultural memory. Piranesi’s prints became popular souvenirs for Grand Tourists visiting Italy and spread the neoclassical style. To fully understand Piranesi's print, we might consult historical archives, architectural treatises, and studies on the cultural context of 18th-century Europe. Art is always shaped by the society and institutions that surround it.