differences between this Roman temple and the Parthenon‚ a Greek temple created in 447-432 BCE‚ are apparent‚ showing aspects of both of the architectural sites. Similarly‚ both the Roman and Greek temples used a proportional system to create the temples. However‚ the exterior of the Maison Carrée differed greatly from that of the Parthenon. Both temples were created using a proportional system‚ originally created by the Greeks‚ to balance out the structures of the temples. Within Greece‚ the creation
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about life in their particular time period. These treasures range from pottery‚ sculpture‚ dance‚ literature and architecture. Greek architecture shows the complexity of mathematics and design that they installed into their structures. The temple of Parthenon is one of these structures that stand atop Athens in its beauty and grandeur. Completed in 432 BC and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena‚ the building was important to their culture and through out their history. The building has seen many
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Compare and Contrast The Temple of Athena and The Colosseum Stephanie M. Tomaszewski May 7‚ 2013 Abstract When evaluating works of art‚ the form of the work‚ the subject matter‚ and the content should be considered. When looking at the form of the work‚ determine whether it is two or three-dimensional‚ what materials and technique are used‚ and describe line‚ shape value color‚ and balance. When determining content‚ decide if the artist is trying to send a message‚ the function of the artwork
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050-word comparison and contrast paper in which you compare Classical Greek temple architecture‚ such as the Parthenon‚ and medieval Gothic cathedrals‚ such as Salisbury or Amiens Cathedrals. Address the following aspects: Date built and main purpose of each (introduction) * * The original construction of the Parthenon was built in 448-432 BCE. The Parthenon was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena‚ she was known as the virgin patron from here people in Greece. Parthenon was built for the
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Athens‚ the Parthenon was built in respect to the growing community and a strong democratic society. Not only did it symbolize equality “The Parthenon was a creation of a free democracy‚ initiated‚ controlled‚ and approved by popular assembly and its judicial organs” (Bruno 111). Just a single building had such a tremendous influence on the entire city. Through design‚ social atmosphere and government‚ the Parthenon demonstrates characteristics of a free democratic civilization. The Parthenon was first
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From 447-432 B.C.‚ one of the most amazing buildings was built. This building was called the Parthenon‚ and is a stepping stone for some modern archeology. The Parthenon and its excavation helps us learn about the culture in Athens‚ the city where the Parthenon was constructed. Without the brilliant minds of the Athenians‚ one of the most beautiful buildings wouldn’t exist. To fully understand how such an amazing structure could have been built so long ago and its significance in history‚ it
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examples of this is the Greek temple and the Buddhist stupa. Each was an important religious monument in its culture that on the surface is vastly different from the other. However‚ after taking a closer look we can see that there are many fundamental similarities. The Greek Temple and Buddhist Temple vastly differed from a visual perspective. Stupas were typically round‚ circular shape buildings with a domed top. Temples‚ however‚ were a symmetrical rectangle. The temples were typically surrounded by
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THE PARTHENON The Parthenon in Athens is the most important and characteristic monument of ancient Greek civilization‚ it is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It shows the finest point of Greek architecture‚ history and ancient Greek religious beliefs. The Parthenon is a temple dedicated to Athens patron goddess‚ Athena (Herbert‚ 2006:3). Athena was the goddess of civilization‚ wisdom‚ weaving‚ crafts and war. She never had a consort or lover‚ and so she was often known as Athena Parthenos
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The Parthenon When work began on the Parthenon in 447 BC‚ the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power. When it was finished in 432 BC‚ it symbolized Athenian’s imperial power and it symbolizes the power and influence of the Athenian politician‚ Perikles‚ who championed its construction. The Parthenon is a Doric peripteral temple‚ which means that it consists of a rectangular floor plan with a series of low steps on every side‚ and a colonnade of Doric columns extending around the periphery
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The Parthenon in Athens Greece was built from 447 BCE- 438 BCE‚ the sculptures continuing to be worked on for an additional six years after. The building of the Parthenon was possible because of the embezzlement of Delos‚ a small city that allied with Athens during the war. After the war was ended‚ Athens had control of Delo’s treasury‚ and choose to use it to rebuild the temple that the Persians had burnt down. They had vowed to not rebuild the temple until after the Persians had been defeated
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