Compare And Contrast The Temple Of Artemis At Ephesus And Taj Mahal

Throughout ancient Greco-Roman history, the Olympian Gods had very different roles in mythology. Athena and Artemis were two of the twelve gods who ruled Olympus. The goddesses portrayed many different religious aspects of this culture and played a large role in mythology. Both goddesses were believed to be virgin goddesses but still represent the ideas of growing into a woman, childbearing, and matronly duties. Throughout this paper the reader will find examples of similarities and differences between two virgin goddesses and how they represented the cultures of women, purity, and womanly duties.

The ancient Egyptian and ancient Greek civilizations are two of the oldest known civilizations in our history. The Egyptian civilization, based in the eastern part of North Africa, is believed to have started around 3150 BC and continued till the end of the Pharaoh rule in 31 BC. The ancient Greek civilization is believed to have been in effect from 1100 BC till about 146 BC. Many similarities and differences existed between these two civilizations, as even though they co-existed during a certain timeframe (1150 BC to 146 BC), they were located in different geographical areas. Because of these differences in geography, both these civilizations were subjected to different kinds of exposure, which included contact with other civilization and cultural inheritance. In the political sphere, we find that the Egyptian civilization had stronger emphasis on central authority, while the Greeks had a more decentralized structure, where powers were distributed over the cities and the states as well. As far as art is concerned, we find that the Egyptians were more involved in creating great monumental and gaudy structures, while the Greeks were more involved in creating smaller, more literary pieces of art.

From the mathematical developments made in Mesopotamia, to the pyramids in Egypt, to the intricate black pottery of China, to the highly advanced drainage system in India these ancient cultures have shaped our developments over time. Though they have all contributed to our cultures and thinking, these cultures and cities are unique and very different. Despite this, the overall development and growth of these civilizations follow similar patterns which unite the histories of people all over the world. Ancient cultures and civilization are hard to compare due to their individuality, but despite this the Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Chinese Civilizations are significantly different than that of the Indian

Ever since man began building structures and settling land, art has manifested itself in our architectural creations. Whether it be to celebrate or worship a God or Gods, a grand sculpture to bury a powerful leader or remember them by, or to show a culture’s dedication to specific values, our architectural constructions have led to some of the finest art this Earth has ever seen. The Taj Mahal and Palace of Versailles are two great examples of such art. By examining each of these individually, and then comparing and contrasting them, it will become clear that no matter how different looking these buildings may be, they still serve the same purpose to the civilizations that erected them.

She also asked Zeus to grant her eternal chastity and virginity. Artemis focussed on hunting and nature that’s why her symbols are bows, arrows, stags, hunting dog, and the moon. She was is the protector of wild and tame animals, agriculture,and animal herding. But just as she was the protector of all this things she also could cause sudden death and diseases with her twin brother Apollo.

Artemis' mother Leto was hounded throughout her pregnancy by the jealous goddess Hera but eventually found refuge on the floating island of Delos. There she gave birth to Artemis who assisted her mother as midwife with the birth of her younger twin-brother Apollon.<>

In ancient times there was always a main focus or theme to art that was created. Majority of the time this focus was on religion. Religion has inspired many artists to create great paintings, sculpture, and architecture. In this paper, I will focus mainly on religious architecture, beginning with Greece, reflecting on Rome, traveling to Tunisia, and ending in India. Though the structures being covered are different in religion and time period, they all have one thing in common, they are spaces that create a spiritual experience for an individual.

It is very clear that ancient buildings can be a part of the evidence to show what happed in the history. As a part of ancient culture, architectural languages have the significant vale in both culture and construction. The temple of Hera, which becomes the sign of Greek classic architecture even the whole Europe, plays an important role in the Greece history and culture . This essay will start an analysis from the structure and component of the temple of hera to present that how can cultural factors affect the form and functions of a building.

The "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World" refers to remarkable constructions during classical era. Through the ages, there have been numerous versions of the original list of the "Seven Wonders"; however, only one of these miraculous buildings has remained intact-the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, which is also the oldest of the ancient wonders. On the west bank of the Nile River, there are three pyramid erected on a rocky plateau in Giza in the northern part of Egypt. These pyramids were named after these kings-Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure-agree with the kings' names, and one of the most famous pyramids is the pyramid of Khufu, also known as the Great Pyramid, because it is the largest of the three. The Great Pyramid was built for Khufu,

Her parents were Zeus, the king of gods and men, and Leto, the goddess of motherhood and demureness. She was also an Olympian goddess and twin sister to Apollo. She is known for being vengeful and unforgiving. It is said after her full growth, along with her brother, she was very much concerned with avenging her mother due to Hera's casting Leto out of Mount Olympus after she became pregnant with Artemis and Apollo. There are a few myths where Artemis is shown as powerful and vengeful. "Once, Aktaionas, the son of Autonois and Aristaeus, happened to see Artemis naked, in the time she was taking her bath. The goddess, fearing that the incident would spread, transformed him into a deer and put his fifty dogs that accompanied him to devour him" (Greek Gods and Goddesses - Titans - Heroes and Mythical Creatures). Her actions of sending his dogs to devour him shows her

The Temple of Artemis at Brauron in Attica is of outstanding universal value as it belongs in one of the most emblematic sanctuaries of antiquity, dedicated to the goddess of nature and fertility Artemis. Located on the eastern coastline of Attica, in a small basin between the south Evoikos Sea and the plain of Mesogeia, the temple is of unrivalled monumental presence. Its articulation and context incorporate a historical course starting from the 8th century BC and ending during the 3rd century BC.

Looking at the plans of Greek and Roman temple side by side as shown in this week presentation I can see how similar, but different these temples are. Both types of temples are shaped as a rectangle. But the cella (the main room inside of a temple) of the Greek temple is encircled by peristyle (roofed colonnade supported by columns). And there are even one or two rows of columns inside the cella to support the roof. While the peristyle of Greek temple was accessible from all sides, because the temple was built on a platform raised three steps above the foundation, the Roman temple was typically build on high podium with access by steps in front of the temple. Roman temple does not have a peristyle and the only free-standing columns are on the

Like the Egyptians, Greek civilization had multiple gods that were immortal and very powerful, but there were twelve major gods that were the most important. Some of these gods and goddesses were Zeus, Hera, Athena, and Apollo to name a few. They were believed to reside on Mt. Olympus. Greek gods were immortal. The people of Greece built temples (much like the pyramids that were in Egypt), and gods were worshipped at these temples. Ceremonial rituals or any other special occasions took place here also. Most of the temples were constructed to honor a god, and they were sacred in their being. They sacrificed animals, held festivals, and sporting events. It is apparent that the Greeks adapted some similar qualities from Egyptian religion, but they are still unique in their own way.

Cherisiphron commissioned the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and also known as the temple of Diana, along with his son Metagenes who were from Crete (Curlee). There is an extensive history behind the temple of Artemis at Ephesus. It was built three times before the temple was destroyed for good and never to be rebuilt in 401 A.D. By St John Chrysostom, now a swamp sits in

The Taj Mahal is a prime example of India’s rich culture. A mix of Indian, Persian and Islamic characteristics, the two decade long project is a renowned “Wonder of the World” that boasts an emotional and romantic history; it was built by Emperor Shah Jahan of the Mughal era in a splendid tribute to his deceased wife. To this day, the Taj Mahal continues to be a famous landmark and cherished piece of Indian art.