Greek Architecture: History and Mechanics Throughout history‚ there have been several significant architectural movements. The last‚ and perhaps most enduring movement is that of Classic Greece. Although for centuries‚ the architecture of ancient Greece has been admired‚ mimicked‚ and replicated‚ its beginnings are somewhat surprising to one unfamiliar with the history of the region. It is important to understand the history and mechanics of Classic Greek architecture in order to fully appreciate
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490 750-550 Age of Colonization c. 700 Homer 5. Greek Polis Time Line 479 Spartans 480 Xerxes invades Greece Athenians defeat Persians at Marathon 431 Start of 478-477 Formation of Delian League defeat Persians at Platea 413 Athenian defeat at SyracusePeloponnesian War * A community of citizens with distinctive A city state 6. What is Polis? customs‚ gods‚ and was also an object of intense religious-patriotic devotion the Greeks answer to the perennial conflict between an individual
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Greece have shaped the way modern civilization is today. Since 800 BC‚ the Greeks were the first to civilize their country and rid of the rule of kings‚ forming a democratic system of government.1 Greek Gods were also anthromorphic‚ but humanized‚ and had their own personalities and conflicts.2 The basic form of literature was developed‚ hence the reasoning for the many myths and stories behind Greek art.3 Exekias’ black figure paintings of Gods on pottery showed a great deal of power‚ symbolism
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If I were to ask you‚ “ What has changed in our country between the 1800’s to today”‚ what would you say? Two changes stick out to me. The first is gender. How men and women behave and are treated in society has changed drastically. The second change is mental illness. Back then people who had mental illnesses and disorders were considered mentally insane or inhuman. It took many years for our society to realize that how we approached these issues were wrong and needed to be reevaluated
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importance‚ the Greek myths and tales of religion explained the unexplainable‚ gave reason to live and a sense of stability to a community. Ancient Greek myths can make the protagonist or other main character a role model in the way that they author writes them. The reader can also obtain life lessons from the myth or legend. A worthy illustration of this is the Ancient Greek god Apollo‚ who is a wealthy king a‚ affectionate father‚ a dependable son‚ the founder of sports and music. Apollo is a good
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Apollo Eleven When you were a kid did you watch the Apollo eleven go to outer space on July 16‚1969 on television? Well if you didn’t i’m going to tell you today.So today I’m going to tell you my three reasons about Apollo eleven which is John.F .Kennedy‚ Also about “The first trip to the moon by man that was accomplished‚Lastly “How did the Apollo eleven change the world” and what changed the world was the saying “One small step for man‚one giant leap for mankind”. The first reason is John F.Kennedy’s
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The audience of the 21st century has gone through drastic changes compared to those of the 1970’s.The audiences of the 1970’s had very limited access for news on media outlets which limited to the major channels on television‚ radio and newspapers. This limited access made it easier for the media outlets to reach many more people of all ages and social classes to recent events through the public airwaves(Patterson‚p.260). This limited access to news media outlets made it much easier for politicians
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Adventures‚ explanations‚ legends‚ heroes‚ Gods‚ monsters‚ and myths. Greek mythology has so much to offer. Greek mythology dates way back with tons of stories that change your moods and make your heartbeat race. Greek mythology was very popular back then and sometimes is still today. Greek mythology was a part of the religion in Ancient Greece. The stories usually are based off of explanations that no one can really explain without making up these myths. Normally the good and the evil will battle
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“‘That’s one small step for a man. One giant leap for mankind’” (“The Apollo Missions”). Neil Armstrong spoke these famous words the first day anyone had stepped foot on the moon. It was not just that any man landed on the moon‚ but it was an American man. The United States of America was proud to say that they were the first on the moon‚ especially when it came to competing with other countries such as the Soviet Union. The Americans had been going back and forth with the Soviet Union for decades
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Greek Architecture Thesis;In my point of view‚ Functionality is based on the foundation of Greek architecture ‚ like the architecture style in the some cities such as Ephesus‚ Millet and Assos. Greek architecture is based on the houses called “Megaron”.The Megaron houses‚ which has four corners and an entrance‚ has some pillars around.In fact they are temples and for this reason the people musn’t enter in it.Only they pray out of temple.The outside of it is much more
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