Andrew Reyes Ancient Humanities Professor Hubbs July 22‚ 2010 Phidias The name Phidias will be remembered for the rest of time. Phidias was a sculptor born around 490 BC. Phidias is often recognized as a the most renown ancient Greek sculptors. While there are no originals of his work remaining‚ his reputation has been made well known through various writings. Most of the writings give praise to Phidias. His two greatest contributions came from sculptures; one of Athena‚ and the other
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opportunity to view three-dimensional exhibits such as statues. On the 3rd floor in the Parthenon Gallery‚ one can observe an informative video presentation about the Parthenon‚ and visitors are informed on how democratic bodies functioned in the time of Ancient Greece. There is also a temporary exhibit on the Greek oracle Dodona lasting until January 10‚ 2017. The exhibit features information on Dodona‚ the oldest Greek oracle‚ and also provides knowledge about its role in the ancient world. The exhibit
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the Encyclopedia Britannica. The symbol ("phi") was apparently first used by Mark Barr at the beginning of the 20th century in commemoration of the Greek sculptor Phidias (ca. 490-430 BC)‚ who a number of art historians claim made extensive use of the golden ratio in his works (Livio 2002‚ pp. 5-6). Similarly‚ the alternate notation is an abbreviation of the Greek tome‚ meaning "to cut." In the Season 1 episode "Sabotage" (2005) of
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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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golden age. The Greeks were known for their masterpieces sculptures and in architecture. The Greek arts and architecture was glorious. Pericles encouraged the advancements in art and even bought gold‚ ivory and marble to include in the art. The Greeks made very detailed sculptures and statues of the people they honored. The statues were usually made from marble. In architecture‚ the Greeks are famous for their columns. The columns were put on important buildings‚ like the Parthenon and the Acropolis
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Greece. Surrounded by the new Athens‚ the Parthenon still stands proudly over it‚ a reminder of the old aura of the city. The Acropolis and its Parthenon are the ultimate achievement of the city’s classical architecture and symbol of greatness. Parthenon is a building which was burnt by Persians when it was under construction. It is basically a construction of a Greek temple dedicated to Greek goddess Athena Pallas or Parthenos (virgin). The Parthenon is a temple of the Doric order with eight columns
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Impact of Greek Mythology on Western Culture Greek mythology ’s impact on modern societies cannot be understated. Modern language‚ industry‚ arts and culture all demonstrate the impact of Greek mythology in today ’s world. For example‚ most people who have no formal knowledge of Greek mythology still know that Hercules was a strongman and that Venus (the Roman version of the Greek Aphrodite) is the goddess of love. The Impact of Greek Mythology on Language Very few people speak ancient Greek on a regular
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is Greek to me: Greek mythology in English Classes Prometheus was often known in mythology for favoring humans‚ in fact he was credited for bringing fire to the world as a gift. Greek mythology was often used to explain a natural phenomenon or occurrence. It plays a role in our language‚ our movies and books‚ and in the way we act. Greek Mythology is one of the most important lessons to teach because it continues to influence our daily lives. High school English teachers should teach Greek Mythology
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Greek vs. Roman Mythology Although Roman and Greek mythology are classified in the same category‚ the two are tremendously diverse. The god of war‚ the copious amount of mythoi‚ and the relations between the Greek and Roman gods are only a few of the many comparisons between the two. The Romans had adopted the gods and myths from the Greeks who had come about 1‚000 years before the Romans. Both cultures adopted these beliefs of powerful gods who controlled essentially every aspect of their day-to-day
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Christians and Greeks. Both have similarities and differences in their religious beliefs that have been compared often and I have chosen to discuss the similarities and differences of Christianity and ancient Greek mythology. Christianity is a monotheistic religion‚ or belief in only one God‚ and spiritual practices are based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as written in the New Testament of the Bible‚ with the role of Jesus as savior and the Son of God. Greek mythology is
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