Architecture of ancient Greece

reach toward the sprawling Athenian sky. To get an idea of this ancient marvel in its prime, one may journey to an unlikely place for such classic culture: Nashville, Tennessee. Although there is no contest between the American recreation and the original, the former was made as accurately as possible, right down to its 42ft statue of the goddess Athena. As is represented throughout most of Grecian architecture and the architecture of cultures that it influenced, the column was one of the most…

Sculpture and Architecture have represented cultures for thousands of years, all the way back to the paleolithic era, and are still used in today’s culture. Sculpture and Architecture are used in so many different ways, for example to honor leaders, as religious symbols, decoration, and artistic expression just to name a few. They are also landmarks that help us remember the past and works of art that we can admire in the present. Today I will be exploring the similarities and differences…

Ancient Greece was a land of warring clan-like city-states dispersed throughout the nation, filled with people who spoke many different dialects of a core language. Although life in ancient Greece appears similar throughout, the fundamental differences between the cultures themselves are very apparent through their tumultuous history of warfare and disunity. Contrary to popular belief, not all Greeks originated from the same common ancestral people. Spartans, renowned for their warlike spirit…

Incredible Churches in Greece 10. Athens Catholic Cathedral of Saint Dionysus Areopagite This is the seat of the Catholic Church in Greece. The basilica is of the three-aisle form and is a work of Athenian classicism. Twelve giant columns made from green marble from Tinos island support the roof. The floor is made of fine Pentelic marble, and there are 8 impressive vitraux on the windows in the lower part of the church. 9. Church of the Holy Apostles Located on the western area of Ancient…

comes to many things, such as: there 2 architecture, their beliefs in their Gods and their culture. This was because the Romans were influenced by the Greeks and wanted to adopt as much of their culture as they can. Both of their countries are Mediterranean and Greece thrived in the 5th century B.C., while Rome did not thrive for hundreds of years later (“Difference between Romans and Greeks”, 2016). The Greeks and the Rome both believed in a hierarchy. Greece divided their social systems into…

Greek and Roman Architecture This week’s reading and learning of classical architecture, continues. And so, does the ongoing comparison of two equally famous ancient ruins, the Parthenon in Greece, and the Pantheon in Rome. Each structure was built for a specific purpose, which I will discuss. I will also address similarities between the two structures, if any. Finally, I will address some of the obvious differences, aside from the obvious influence of the Parthenon, which was built ahead…

The religion of ancient Greece influenced the art and architecture of the civilisation, which can still be seen today. The religion of ancient Greece is where they worshiped a god that influenced there lifestyle the most, for example if you were a fisherman you would pray to Poseidon the god of the sea. They would build temples such as the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion to please the gods (Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, 15/11/15). They also built statues to represent gods in human form. Some of…

do you evaluate this?” First, in ancient Greece, this civilization cultivated during the beginning of the Archaic period to the end of antiquity. After this period was the…

The ancient Greco-Roman legacy is filled with many things that you would typically find on a day to day basis. For instance, everyone uses the alphabet, whether it be reading or writing, and there is architecture, which is almost everywhere around the world. The ancient Greco-Roman world has made an impact on everyday life for everyone. We have a government and welfare system because of the ancient Greco-Roman world. That is a big factor in day to day life nowadays. The alphabet is quite…

they were time frames apart, both Archaic Greeks and Classical Greeks shared vast similarities. While Archaic Greece and Ancient India could easily be a reflection of each other, the same could be said of the Classical Greek period. One of the most important traits retained by the Classical Greeks from their predecessors was the power of order. The elites in Archaic and Classical Greece devoted their lives to understanding the order that governs society. The Archaic Greeks valued the warrior…