Classical Style vs. the Renaissance One of the most influential artistic styles in western culture is the Classical Style. This term describes the art and architecture produced in Ancient Greece between the late sixth and early fourth centuries B.C.E. The harmonious order that governs almost all the aspects of Ancient Greek Civilization‚ including politics and philosophy‚ was the basis of this rich artistic period which has always had a strong influence on Western culture. Nevertheless‚ there have
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Throughout history‚ many ancient civilizations a period of prosperity called the Golden Age. A Golden Age is when a civilization enjoys a stable government and a strong economy. The civilization would also have cultural and intellectual achievements made throughout this period of time. Greece had many attainments that are still practiced and seen today‚ and that influenced other civilizations in the ancient world. The Han Dynasty also was a very technologically advanced civilization and created many
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woven scenes depicting the myth of the Olympians’ victory over the Giants with Zeus and Athena at the forefront. The peplos was absolutely magnificent and it took a team of young women 9 months to weave it. The peplos was ship-carted over to the Parthenon and presented to the statue of Athena. The peplos was a very important religious icon because it was made with the intention of pleasing Athena‚ this was obviously very important to the Athenians because they believed that if they failed to please
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Bibliography: • Academic.reed.edu (n.d.) Parthenon. [online] Available at: http://academic.reed.edu/ humanities/110tech/parthenon.html [Accessed: 22 April 2013]. • Ancientresource.com (2003) Ancient Resource: Athens Greece Coins for Sale-Athena and the Athenian Owl. [online] Available at: http://www
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other architecture‚ made to honor the gods and beautify the polis (city-state). Their famous architectural styles were the heavy Doric columns and the slender scrolled Ionian columns. The Parthenon‚ the Greek temple for the goddess Athena‚ is a impeccable example of symmetry and proportion. The sides of the Parthenon give an optical illusion of perfect balance on all sides. Their desire for balance in art and architecture represents the balance of the world; order and moderation are expressed in the
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Olivia Flynn TA: Katherine Pillman Architectural History 118 1) Both the Acropolis in Athens‚ Greece‚ and the Ise Shrine in Japan are sacred sites dedicated to a goddess. The Parthenon‚ and the entire Acropolis complex‚ was a site dedicated to Athena‚ the patron goddess of Athens. The Parthenon housed a grand ivory and gold statue of Athena. It was magnificent and demonstrated how it contributed to the way the people of Athens were meant to worship the goddess. 5 The people were meant
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There have been no major reports of any piece from a collection being stolen‚ or missing. This is mainly due to the museum having a reputation that can almost equal that of the Parthenon‚ mainly because they have a collection straight from the Parthenon. Within Athens‚ museum security troubles are not as often occurring as they may in Paris or the United States. When they do occur‚ it has been recorded to have happened in either the Byzantine museum of Athens
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Polyclitus was called by the ancients the guide or model in sculpting. The Spear Bearer was believed to follow the true proportions of the human body perfectly. The greatest name in Greek sculpture is that of Phidias. The sculptures that decorate the Parthenon were planned and done by him. His great masterpieces were the huge gold and ivory statue of Athena which stood in this temple‚ and the one of Zeus in the temple at Olympia. These earlier forms influenced many Greek sculptures‚ such as the ’Aphrodite’
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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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round‚ domed temple. The main temple of a Roman city was the capitolium. The Pantheon‚ the famous temple in Rome‚ was a sample for some of the modern day cathedrals and churches. The Classical Period Temples became much larger and more elaborate. Parthenon‚ one of the most famous structures ever‚ was created during that period. The Greeks held many religious festivals in honour of their gods. The purpose of festivals was to please the gods and convince them to grant the people’s wishes. Such as
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