The architecture of a civilization is a window into its values and intended legacy. Greek religious architectural feats are often tied to expressing strength and power‚ which honor the gods. The Parthenon‚ built by Iktinos and Kalikrates‚ honors the legacy of Athens through divine allegory. So too does the The Altar of Zeus‚ a hellenistic temple from the Turkish city of Pergamon‚ embellish the city’s own prowess. Understanding the basis for this architecture is informative about the ways in which
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The Parthenon was a temple that was built on top of the Acropolis in Athens‚ Greece. Greece was destroyed by the Persians during the Persian war in 480 B.C.E. An effort to rebuilt Athens was started and the whole population of the city was put to the task. At first‚ the city’s walls were restored and then the focus was turned to the marketplace (agora). The marketplace was also finished but the temples remained untouched. The Athenians left the foundations of the temples as they were because
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Athough from two entirely different cultures and entirely different times‚ the Pantheon and the Parthenon share similarities‚ along with a world of differences‚ in form‚ function‚ themes‚ ideology‚ and messages about their respective civilizations. By comparing these two structures‚ it is easy to see why knowledge of context and culture is important to understanding and interpreting art. The Pantheon was built between 118-125 AD in ancient Rome as a temple to the seven gods of the seven planets
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A Matter of Justice The Case for the Repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles It may be unfair to judge the past based on present day morals or beliefs. This does not‚ however‚ excuse allowing past injustices to go uncorrected. Many of the worlds most prestigious museums are filled with trophies of colonial expansion (Rubenstein 2004271) obtained by veritable vandalism (Barringer 199821-23). It is no consolation that the responsible parties are long dead. In fact‚ the heart of the issue is the legitimacy
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My research question is: What architectural impact did the pillars of the Parthenon have on the building? Have you ever seen a building so magnificent as the Parthenon? I decided to research this monument because it is a very famous landmark and also has some history behind it.The Parthenon is located in Athens‚ Greece. Inside the Parthenon there is a large statue of Athena known as the Athena Parthenos. The Parthenon was designed by Phidias and was built between 447 – 432 BCE (It was finished
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of the Parthenon Comparative Essay of Two Articles Sources: Ratte‚ Christopher. “Recreating the Parthenon.” The Classical World 97 (2003): 41-55 Stevens‚ Gorham P. “Concerning The Impressiveness of the Parthenon.” American Journal of Archaeology 66 (1962): 337-338 During the 5th century BC‚ classical Greece was flourishing. The society created both art and architecture that was magnificent and complex. One of their crowning achievements was the construction of the Parthenon. This
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In 1812‚ a controversy began over where the ancient remains of the Parthenon marble figures should be located. Although these famous statues originated in Greece‚ for the past two centuries‚ these historical pieces of artwork were not located in their homeland. Currently‚ they are being preserved and stored within the British Museum where they are displayed for many tourists and travelers from all around the world to see. Greece has requested to have them returned‚ which has in turn created an international
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Jenifer Neils’s article “Reconfiguring the Gods on the Parthenon Frieze” analyzes the interpretations of the Parthenon frieze in terms of its iconography‚ meaning‚ the use of space‚ time‚ and future influence. Neils’s analyzes very important components of the frieze‚ but those that stood most out to me is the use of space and the influence of the monument. Neils’s highlights of the main components of the meaning behind the frieze‚ arguing that some of the gods were chosen on the basis of proximity
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Written Assignment #2 Comparative Analysis of Greek and Roman Temple Architecture The Parthenon in Athens The Pantheon in Rome Today‚ I will attempt to compare two religious structures belonging to the Classical style of the Ancient Greek Architecture: the Parthenon of Athens (Greece) and the Pantheon in Rome (Italy). They both have visible differences and similarities in architecture and perhaps had parallel purpose and functions when they were built. First of all‚ there is an abyss of time
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One of the most well known places in Greece would be the Athenian Acropolis‚ where the Parthenon resides. Built in dedication to the Greek Goddess Athena‚ the current temple was constructed after the original temple was destroyed in the Second Persian Invasion in 480 B.C. The Parthenon is a most prominent figure in Classical Greek history‚ designed by Callicrates and Ictinus with the supervision of Phidias over the order of Pericles to show the wealth and the extravagance the Athenian power was
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