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The classical period in Greece ushered in great reformation, in which the city of Athens was placed on the map for its works of art, design and culture. The coordinator of such a vast change was Pericles , who in the fifth century BC, brought about the city’s most important buildings, namely the Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Parthenon. Perhaps the finest example of architecture in the Periclean Acropolis, the Parthenon was also an inspiration for many artists, philosophers and writers alike

The Parthenon Building the Parthenon was a greater feat than they ever would have known. Work on the Parthenon began in 477 BC. A much smaller shrine already stood on this site, one to which we can attribute various pieces of surviving decorative material--lions and snakes, a cornice incised with flying birds, and a blue-bearded trinity that may conceivably represent Cecrops, Erechtheus, and Poseidon. If such an edifice in fact existed, it was torn down to make way for a huge limestone platform

A Historical Survey of Architecture and Urbanism: from Antiquity to the Middle Ages The Houses of Roman Italy Introduction This paper evaluates the design and structures of the Roman houses since the antiquity era to the Middle Ages. The paper digs deep into the houses that the Romans built and compares several factors that give relative argument base for the entire paper. It is outlined that most Roman houses were built in respect to the wealth and influence of individuals within the society. This

The Parthenon was an amazing and expensive achievement of ancient Greece. Although it is mostly in ruins today, there is enough knowledge about its construction to allow others to recreate the structure. The Parthenon is often constructed not only to honor the ancient Greeks, but also to honor the culture and place where it is recreated. Although the Parthenon’s influence is tremendous throughout the western world, it is generally only faithfully represented in part- the nearest representations

Ancient Cities: Temples and Civic Identity All civilizations that have ever existed in the world have had their own unique forms of art that distinguish each from the other. This has been evident in trends such as culture, religion, economics and even art and architecture. The influence that Ancient Greeks had on architecture is enormous and has influenced modern day architecture all around the world. They were the first to look at buildings as not only a place to live, work and worship the Gods

The Altar of Zeus is a giant monument constructed during the reign of King Eumenes II (The Altar of Zeus: Pergamon), which located on a terrace of the Acropolis in Pergamon. Since the Pergamene King regarded his country as the successor of the Greek culture, there were numerous sculptural monuments built to commemorate their military achievement and declare their roles as inheritors of Athens. The Altar of Zeus is one of them, as well as the library and the sanctuary of Athena that are located in

Throughout history, Roman art has had a great impact on what we call art today. Through their sculptures, architecture and paintings, the Roman artists have uniquely imprinted their style. In particular, the Roman wall paintings evoke the wealth and splendor of the palaces and pavilions of rulers. A great example of this is the wall paintings from a Cubiculum Nocturnum from the villa of P. Fannius Synistor. This villa, in which the paintings were created, is in Boscoreale, a commune in Italy

Many aspects of Roman culture were not created in a vacuum, but instead were adapted from elements of other cultures. The local groups in Latium provided the basis for the smaller settlements outside of Rome to flourish. The Etruscans brought architectural influences as they expanded through Southern Italy, and the Romans were no exception to the draw of Greek inspiration. The Romans included foreign elements and innovative construction methods in the forms of their public and private spheres. The

Assess the reign of Amenhotep III Amenhotep III’s reign is often referred to the “Golden Age”, a time of political stability and economic prosperity for Egypt. With an abundance of tribute, booty, and access/exploitation of natural resources in conquered areas of Nubia, and its sphere of influence in Syria-Palestine; Egypt’s affluence only flourished. This enabled Amenhotep’s expanse/magnificent building programs, also resulting to advances in art and religion. Furthermore, changes in the importance

Pompeii was a great city in ancient Rome that was abruptly destroyed when the seemingly harmless and docile Mt. Vesuvius unexpectedly erupted destroying the city of Pompeii and the bordering city of Herculaneum. Before this tragedy struck Pompeii was a very wealthy city and a staple of Roman culture. Located just 10 Kilometers from Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii appeared to be nothing more than a wealthy city with a view of great mountain until its one defining moment in history changed everything. Where