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14 Cards in this Set
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What was the upcoming of drama during the 5th century nicknamed?
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"Periclean Age"
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Who is considered "the founder of tragedy"?
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Aeschylus (he introduced a second actor, considered the most powerful, built suspense, explored major issues of theology, described gods with mystery
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Of the 90 plays that Aeschylus wrote, how many survived?
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7
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Who was Sophocles?
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He developed drama. He introduced the addition of a third actor. His plays were much more humoured. He wasn't as focused on the gods.
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What is the term describing the curvature of the columns?
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Entasis
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What material was Parthenon made from?
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Marble
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What were the dimensions of the Acropolis?
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100 feet wide x 210 feet long
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When did the building of the Parthenon begin, and how long after was it completed?
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447 BCE, 14 years later it was completed
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What and where is the Panhellenic Procession?
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It ran around all four sides of the temple. It is a frieze.
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What is the most famous statue by Myron?
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Diskobolos "Disk Thrower"
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What is Rhythmos?
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Movement to Sculpture
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Who created Doryphorus "Spear Thrower"?
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Polyclytus
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What temple was considered to be the "victory temple"?
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Temple of Nike in Athens
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Was Art at that time idealistic? Why?
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Yes, because its purpose was to convince Athenians that they were victorious.
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