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    Η Ελλάδα από τα μάτια του Παντελή Δ. Ζωγράφου

    Η Ελλάδα
    από τα μάτια
    του Παντελή Δ. Ζωγράφου



    Ο Παντελής Ζωγράφος γεννήθηκε στην Αθήνα σε οικογένεια που προπολλού γεννά καλούς ζωγράφους. Σαν το υπώνυμό του συνέχισε ο Παντελής το έθιμο ζωγραφικής και σύμφωνα με τα ήθη και έθιμά μας πήρε το όνομα του πατρικού παππού του, ο ίδιος φημισμένος εικονογράφος. Οι γονείς του επίσης ήταν επαγγελματίες ζωγράφοι, και τα νεανικά του χρόνια τα πέρασε στο στούντιό τους στην Αθήνα.

    Το 1971, αφόσον υπηρέτησε στην Ελληνική Αεροπορία, ο Παντελής μετανάστευσε στην Αμερική. Σπούδασε στο Πανεπηστήριο του Wisconsin στο Madison και στον ελεύθερό του χρόνο ζωγράφιζε τοπία. Το 1979, ο Παντελής μετακόμισε στο Raleigh, Βόρεια Carolina - εννέα χρόνια μετά σκέφτηκε να ακολουθήσει την αγάπη του για την ζωγραφική και να την επιδιώξει επαγγελματικά. Γρήγορα είδε ότι τα έργα του είχαν ευνοïκή υποδοχή και σήμερα βρίσκονται παντού στις Ενωμένες Πολιτείες.

    Κάπου-κάπου ο Παντελής ελαιογραφίζει αλλά συνήθως υδατοχρωματοζωγραφίζει απεικονίζοντας έγχρωμα τοπία και θαλασσογραφίες της Ελλάδας. Επίσης ζωγραφίζει ντόπια τοπία και δέχεται εντολές έργων. Πρόσφατα ζωγράφισε Βυζαντινή Εικόνα του Αρχάγγελου Γαβριήλ για το Μουσείου Ιστορίας της Βόρειας Carolina στο Raleigh. Υδατοχρωματοζωγραφισμένα έργα του έχουν τυπωθεί σε μετρημένες εκδόσεις ρεπροντιξιόν.



    Pantelis Zografos was born in Athens, Greece, into a family with a long tradition of producing fine artists. In the Greek Language the name of Zografos means artist: and following the Greek custom, Pantelis took the name of his paternal grandfather, a renowned iconographer. Both of his parents were professional artists, and he spent much of his youth in their studio in Athens.

    In 1971, after serving the Greek Air Force, Pantelis moved to America. He studied at the University of Wisconsin at Madison and painted landscapes in his spare time. In 1979 Pantelis moved to Raleigh, North Carolina: nine years later he decided to pursue his love of art and paint professionally. He quickly found a favorable reception to his work which is now widely distributed throughout the U.S.A.

    Pantelis occasionally paints in oils but mainly uses watercolor to depict the colorful landscapes and seascapes of Greece. He also paints local scenes and accepts commissions. Recently he painted a Byzantine icon of Archangel Gabriel for the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. Several of his watercolors are published in a series of limited edition reproductions.



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    Η Ακρόπολη - The Acropolis

    Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

    Η Ακρόπολη - The Acropolis



    The Parthenon, built on the Acropolis rock in 450 BC is still a spectacular site and is visible from almost any location in Athens. Dedicated to the Goddess Athena (the Virgin), it has survived many wars and a 400-year Turkish occupation. Now being restored and protected from further deterioration, the Parthenon is enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year.

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      #3
      Η Αίγινα - Aegina

      Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

      Η Αίγινα - Aegina



      This picturesque harbour is on the island of Aegina. It is one of the closest islands to Athens and is a popular destination for tourists and Athenians alike. Relaxing at the harbour Zaxaroplasteon (dessert shop) is a favorite pastime. The prominent harbor church is name Panayitsa or Mother Mary.

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        #4
        Η Αντίκυρα - Andikira

        Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

        Η Αντίκυρα - Andikira



        Greece is full of beautiful coastlines and harbours. The colourful fishing boats in this picture are fom the small town of Andikira located in Central Greece. The sheltered harbour opens to the Gulf of Corinth.

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          #5
          Η Κέρκυρα - Corfu (Kerkira)

          Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

          Η Κέρκυρα - Corfu (Kerkira)



          Corfu is part of the Ionian Islands. It is one of Greece's most popular destinations and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

          This view shows the Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna situated on a tiny islet and connected to the shore by an iron bridge. A gift shop supports and helps preserve the monastery but there are no longer resident nuns. Mouse Island, home of Pontikonisi Chapel can be seen in the background.

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            #6
            Η Κόρινθος - Corinth

            Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

            Η Κόρινθος - Corinth



            Ancient Corinth owed it's importance to its location. The town controlled the four mile wide isthmus, the only land route into the Peloponnese. The Temple of Apollo was built about 540 B.C. and is an excellent example of Doric architecture. The area is prone to earthquakes and only seven of the original columns survive.

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              #7
              Το Φισκάρδο - Fiscardo

              Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

              Το Φισκάρδο - Fiscardo



              Fiscardo is a prot village on the island of Cephalonia. Summer brings many visitors to this attractive area. Port side buildings display traditional colors and the picturesque harbor is berth to yachts from near and far.

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                #8
                Το Γαλαξίδι - Galaxidi

                Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

                Το Γαλαξίδι - Galaxidi



                Galaxidi is a beautiful little old port town in central Greece, situated in the gulf of Corinth. The 18th & 19th centuries saw great prosperity for ship owners in this town and during that time many fine mansions were built. Trade was lost to the competition from steamboats but the beautiful buildings remain as a reminder of past glory.

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                  #9
                  Η Ύδρα - Hydra

                  Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

                  Η Ύδρα - Hydra



                  Hydra is one of the Saronic Islands. It's proximity make it a popular destination for day tours from Athens. The harbor town is also named Hydra. All around the bay picturesque white houses are interspersed with great stone mansions built by shipping wealth from past centuries. Colorful shops line the quay, but the 18th century clock tower from the Monastery of Panagia dominates the view.

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                    #10
                    Οι Κάργες - Karyes

                    Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

                    Οι Κάργες - Karyes



                    These great oaks are in the Karyes on the Peloponnese. They are held in high regard because of their age and size. One of the oaks which has become hollow over the years was used to house a tiny kafeneon from which coffee was served during church events.

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                      #11
                      Η Μάνη - Mani

                      Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

                      Η Μάνη - Mani



                      Mani is an arid isolated region loacted in the Southern Peloponnese, where stunted olive trees and prickly pears survive. Descendents of the ancient Sparta lived in the area and in the Middle Ages were joined by refugees from the Byzantium nobility. They established a local aristocracy and formed competing clans with rights to erect tower mansions up to five stories high to use in combat. Poor resouces spurred banditry and blood feuds which lasted for years.

                      The invading Ottomans chose to encourage the feuding rather than rule Mani directly and appointed a "bey" from the clans so to oversee the region. Petros Mavromihalis united the clans while instigating the Greek uprising of 1821.

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                        #12
                        Ο Μυστράς - Mystras

                        Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

                        Ο Μυστράς - Mystras



                        Mystras is located on the Peloponesse close to Sparta. Byzantine architecture from the 13th & 14th centuries is abundant and records show that the 1448AD the last emperor of Byzantium, Constantine XI Paleologos was crowned there.

                        In 1834AD thirteen years after liberation from the Ottoman Empire the modern city of Spart was founded marking the end of the old town's life.

                        This scene shows Our Lady Evangelistria (of the Annunciation).

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                          #13
                          Τα Μετέωρα - Meteora

                          Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

                          Τα Μετέωρα - Meteora



                          Meteora is the site of an important group of monasteries in Central Greece. Their history can be traced from the 11th Century when hermits settled there.

                          The Holy Monastery of Saint Rousanou was founded around 1560. Until recent times access to the buildings was by a rope basket which was lowered by the monks using a pulley system. People and supplies were raised and lowered from the balcony at the right of the building.

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                            #14
                            Η Νάουσα - Naoussa

                            Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

                            Η Νάουσα - Naoussa



                            The Island of Paros in the Cylcades is the location of Naousa, a bustling fishing village nestled in a natural harbour.

                            Seafood restaurants with outdoor seating line the small quay and the busy commotion of the sunny day gives way to a tranquil ambiance as the quay transforms into a popular restaurant destination. Diners and an occasional wandering cat savor the bounty of the sea confident in its freshness. Lights glimmer over the water as the colorful boats sway to the sound of the water lapping at their side.

                            The harbour is a perfect place to relax at the end of a busy day.

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                              Η Νάξος - Naxos

                              Παντελής Δ. Ζωγράφος

                              Η Νάξος - Naxos



                              The island of Naxos in the Cyclades group is home to these colorful fishing boats. They are owned by fishermen from the small village of Apollo. A couple of small restaurants on the beach serve food and drinks, under a covered patio. It is an ideal location to sit and enjoy the view after a day at the beach.

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