Greek Art and Architecture Essays

Questions about Image Set 1: Acropolis, Athens 101. The gateway to this site, visible in the foreground at the lower right, is called the: a. Erechtheion b. Parthenon c. Temple of Hera d. Stoa of Attalus e. Propylaia 102. The main temple shown at the upper right is dedicated to: a. Athena b. Erectheus c. Portunus d. Aphrodite 103. The primary function of the main temple shown at the upper right is: a. an interior gathering space for worshippers b. a venue for religious games c. a house for the statue of a god or goddess d. a fortification high on a hill 104. The site shown in plan and reconstruction is known as the: a. Great

The Circuit Walls is one of important things in the city that they built the walls in the Bronze Age (3200-100 B.C.) for people whose they were living the walls make form rocks and became a fortified citadel with a palace. The first wall built by Mycenaean in thirteenth century B.C. after that the was got damaged by Persians in 480 B.C and then after that was built a new wall with 2,500 foot circuit wall.

The Palace of Knossos located on the island of Crete, a few miles from the city of Herakleion covers many acres. Sir Arthur Evans is typically credited with the

Xerxes had retired to Susa and Persepolis. He began to deplete the large amount of resources he had gathered by taxation by launching a large construction program. Darius architects had begun a giant Terrace of Apadana, a palace, and a treasury, in the capitol city of Persepolis. When Xerxes became king, he laid the enameled brick facing on the exterior of the Terrace of Apadana, and he finished the palace his father had begun. He built other monuments, including his old palace which was built southeast of his fathers, and similar to it in design, and a building called the Harem by archaeologists. This building is mysterious because it is a line of small identical rooms, speculated to have been used as Xerxes treasury. He also helped construct the Hall of a Hundred Columns, or Throne Room, but was only able to finish paving the base of the walls. All of these construction projects and buildings began the evolution towards a more large and pretentious style than that of

The columns, which are the strongest support system of the structure, are enormous. T Nashville Parthenon has a total of 58 exterior columns–8 at each façade, 15 on each side, and 6 on both front and back porches. The order they take is neat and near perfect; they are all evenly spaced. The six porch columns are parallel to the façade columns, as are both of the lengthwise sides to each other. Known as an entasis, the columns become slimmer as they go upward. This is done so that the naked eye does not see a “slouch”, but a more pleasing, straightening effect to the visual aspect of the Parthenon. Up close, one can see the flutes of the columns, which are ellipse-shaped. If you look down the length of the structure, everything appears to be extremely calculated and flawless. It is very directional and almost like a “light at the end of the

The ancient site of Eleusis was in the western end of the Thraission plains and had two passes that had access to Athens through the mountains (Cosmopoulos 2015, 28). The Eleusinian Mysteries were based at Eleusis for more than two thousand years (Mylonas, 226). Although, Eleusis was inhabited in the Early Bronze Age, it is not until the Archaic Period that the Telesterion underwent changes in size, style, and orientation. The purpose of the change during this period was to expand the terrace for a new temple to Demeter (Cosmopoulos 2015 139). This Telesterion was rectangular and far more spacious, but only lasted until the Persian invasion in 480 BC (140). From the Archaic Period to the Classical Period, there is not only reorganization, but rebuilding. A program by Kimon was launched after the destruction by the Persians, which basically enlarged the area of the sanctuary. The Telesterion was never finished as Kimon was ostracized. It is not until Koroibos, Metagenes, and Xenokles that another Telesterion was designed. In addition, the Telesterion’s new shape allowed for the accommodation of more people due to the platform steps built on all four sides of the interior (145). At the end of the Mysteries, the hiera was kept in storage at Eleusis in the Telesterion (Palinkas

The Sarcophagus of the Spouse and the Doryphoros (Spear Bearer) bear several differences due to the distinctions between the culture and the time period in which they were made. However, similarities between each sculpture are present as well. For example, both sculptures display several curved, rounded lines and any harsh lines are indiscernible. In the Sarcophagus of the Spouses, curved lines can be seen in the edges of the coffin and in the bodies while in the Doryphoros they’re seen through the “gradual S-motion” (pg #150) of the body. Though, the reason for such lines differs greatly for each sculpture and helps reveal the cultural concerns of the Etruscans and of the Ancient Greeks. As the Etruscans were concerned with living a fulfilling,

The eastern room was where bloodless ritual ceremonies took place. Along the south wall there was a stepped altar. The finds here were smaller in size than in the central room and included two small bronze boxes similar in design to others found at Mycenae and in the Mycenaean royal burial at Tholos Tomb A in Phourni cemetery near Archanes. Large bowls were placed on the stepped altar and it is known that these would have been used for offerings of agricultural produce -- fruit, crops, vegetables, wine and

Palace at Knossos is a representation of the Minoan culture. Many square rooms were built for different functions. It has around two or three floors and there are also some rooms underground. Many later architectures can see their features from it. Such as the column on the front gate is similar to the temples from Greek culture architectures. Many paintings were painted on the indoor walls of some rooms. Many of them are narrative and shows some part of he life at that time. It was almost built from stone, which is heavy and steady.

• Pediment sculpture from Temple of Zeus, Olympia (Lapiths and Centaurs; Chariot Race) • Acropolis at Athens: architecture and sculpture (including the layout of the complex and architectural styles used); special focus on the Parthenon • Polykleitos, Doryphoros ("Spear-bearor") • Lysippos, The Scraper • Praxiteles, Hermes and Infant Dionysos • Apollonius (?), Old Boxer • Altar of Zeus,

Ancient Greek architecture is one of the most fascinating learning experiences to exist. You can learn so much from it including their life style because of the patterns on the temples and pottery they created. One text that explains their architecture is “Ancient Greek Art” which tells the reader the material they used and why. Another passage is the myth of “King Midas and the Golden Touch”. This myth is about a king who gets greedy and wants everything gold, however it does not work out when he turns his daughter gold. He realizes that beuty isn’t everything and the original castle was unique like other Ancient Greek Architectures that have been ruined or broken down.

2. The Parthenon’s is a rectangle with rows of white columns all over. There are eight columns standing on each end of the building and with seventeen columns on the longer sides. It has three steps surrounding the building. It's damaged with piles of rubble surrounding it. There are horses and people sculpted on top of the columns. The roof and ceiling are missing.The Pathenon included the cella inside the colonnades. At the end of the room there was a gold and white statue of Athena Parthenos that was armed with a spear, helmet,

The south part and the south facade of the palace of Knossos is very corroded, one can only see foundation of tiered levels in the present day. Moreover, all that remains of the south entrance to the palace is the tower-like projection at the bottom. There is a corridor leading to the Central Courtyard.

The Greek Parthenon, which crowns the Acropolis in Athens in all its ancient beauty, is probably one of the most recognizable historical ruins in the world. Though you may not recognize the name you've no doubt seen photos of it in textbooks or on the internet. I could have chosen many other topics in history to write about, but I chose the Greek Parthenon because, "Greek culture and life influenced the art and architecture of every subsequent period of Western civilization." (Strickland 14). I think this statement explains perfectly why I chose the Parthenon as my topic.

She hired hundreds to build it, and sent messengers to Greece to find talented artists to decorate it. It was made of polished stone and marble, making it look beautiful and expensive. The base was approximately 36 meters by 30 meters, making it almost a square. The roof was held up by thirty-six columns. There was also a 24-stepped pyramid on top, and a four-horse marble horse was placed at the very top. The podium was decorated with many statues, and on one wall was covered with bas-reliefs showing action scenes. Bas-reliefs was a technique in sculpting in which the artist gives the impression that the sculpted material has been raised from a flat surface. The Mausoleum was built on a hill looking over the city with a courtyard surrounding the platform the tomb was built on. The total height was 140 feet tall, and the whole structure took three years to