Phidias

Pericles wanted Athens to be primus inter pares status among the Greek City-Sates and have its continued dominance over the Delian League to be stabilized its alliance. The foundation upon which the Delian League was transformed into the Athenian Hegemony is generally considered to have been laid well before Pericles' time; he is just the one to finalize the process. The act that was the final nail in the Delian League’s coffin occurred in 454 BCE when the treasury of the alliance was from transferred

Golden Ratio is found by dividing a line into two parts so that the longer part divided by the smaller part equals the whole length divided by the longer part. Golden ratio is very similar to pi because it is an infinite number and it goes on forever. It is usually rounded to around 1.618. The formula for golden ratio is a/b = (a+b)/b. It has been around for a long time so it is not known who made up the golden ratio. Since the golden ratio is used all around the world it is known in many names such

athlete that shows the reality of that age. The statue depicts the athletic glory of the athlete during the chariot race. The other example of classical art is The Riace Warrior 450 B.C.E. a nude bronze sculpture of a male warrior the work might be of Phidias. It is a prime example of classical art. The nudity of the statue showed the perfection of the body. The lips made of copper, eyes inlaid with glass, and silver teeth increased the natural effect of the

Religion answered many question people had about their life that no one else had been able to answer before. Many ancient civilizations linked events to certain gods, such as why it rained or snowed. The Greek Empire was one of the many civilization to hold polytheistic views. Polytheism meaning believing in many gods. The Greeks believed twelve main gods and goddesses with one chief god named Zeus. These gods and goddesses lived on mount Olympus and where immortal. Although the gods and goddesses

It was a warm, aromatic day in Athens, the smell of honeysuckle and orchids hung sweetly in the air. From atop the hill, I could see for miles in any direction, i could see the glittering blue ocean sprawling forth like an endless blanket. To my rear there was a bustling city, lined with white marble and stucco buildings so beautiful it’s like the Gods themselves carefully crafted them. I could hear the sounds of a lute strumming in the courtyard, the cries of seabirds above, and thundering footsteps

impressed by Erechtheion, on the Acropolis in Athens. It was built between 421 B.C and 406 B.C. and repaired in 377/76 B.C to include cross walls. Later (7th A.D.) was converted into a Christian church. Mnesicles might be an architect of the structure, Phidias was employed as a sculptor. The building had a religious function, and was meant to serve as a home for Athena (goddess of war and wisdom) and Poseidon (god of sea, storm, earthquake, horses). There is also a belief that it was built to honor the

Archimedes Archimedes was a son of a mathematician and astronomer whose name was Phidias. Archimedes was born in 287 BC in the city Syracuse on the island of Sicily. Along with Newton and Gauss, Archimedes was known as one of the three greatest mathematicians of all time. He was referred to as the “wise one” or “the master.” However, the most popular was the “great geometer”. His interest in solving problems was enough for him to sometimes forget when to eat. He was a student at Euclid’s school in

Thomas Bruce and the Elgin Marbles Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and 11th Earl of Kincardine (b.1766), was a Scottish aristocrat and diplomat who gained notoriety in the early 19th century with the controversial acquisition of a large number of Greek artworks, primarily from the Parthenon in Athens which collectively became known as the Elgin Marbles. With permission from the occupying Ottoman Empire, Thomas Bruce removed and transported the pieces between 1801 and 1805. Originally rejected by

• Diptychs were commonly commissioned by powerful Roman families as a way to commemorate special and significant events. Most commonly they attainment of the consulship. The diptych form, at least originally, served as a pair of covers for wax writing tablets. • Although Constantine endorsed Christianity and dedicated his New Rome in the East to the Christian God, not all Romans accepted his decree and many did not convert to the new religion. Even all ancients’ cults were banned and closed temples

In the 5th century BCE, art and literature were very influential in Greek poleis such as Athens, Sparta, and Corinth. One of the many influences art and literature had was encouraging emotional stability, which fostered good health. Additionally, by idealizing the image of the divine, artists and authors emphasized the importance of religion. Finally, by showcasing works of literature or art dedicated to the accomplishments of a nation whenever possible, creators demonstrated the importance and embodiment