The Acropolis is one of Greece's most monumental pieces that still stands today. It was erected as a place of worship; the area stands on top of an elevated area and towers over the city of Athens as a dedication to the God Athena. In 5th century BC, the city of Greece had emerged victorious after war. They had been rewarded with a greater sense of being, self-pride, and this opened their eyes to discovering themselves to a greater extent. Greece and its people had grown in confidence, patriotism, religion, and culture, and through architecture, the people wanted to share and show their new take on life. This the Greeks gave birth to the creation of the Acropolis complex.
The exterior of the temple incorporated a continuous embellishment, as did the north …show more content…
The theme of this embellishment is not known, but its form was unusual in that white marble figures, carved in relief were attached to a flat background of dark gray marble. Typically, a frieze presents painted figures on a monochrome background. What makes the Acropolis so amazing is the buildings within its walls. There is the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, the temple of Athena Nike, and more. After ascending nearly three hundred feet up the hill you come to what is called the "Propylaea". The Propylaea is the entrance to the Acropolis and was used to prepare worshipers. Construction began on the Propylaea in 437 B.C. and was completed in 432 B.C. The architect of the Propylaea was Mnesikles. The project was not easy, when considering the narrowness of space and the irregular terrain. Despite these obstacles he was successful in creating a congenial entrance. Awry arranged buildings created the propylaea. The most important of these buildings was the Pinacoteca which was where the art gallery presided. The Propylaea has an outer and inner
The exterior of the temple incorporated a continuous embellishment, as did the north …show more content…
The theme of this embellishment is not known, but its form was unusual in that white marble figures, carved in relief were attached to a flat background of dark gray marble. Typically, a frieze presents painted figures on a monochrome background. What makes the Acropolis so amazing is the buildings within its walls. There is the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, the temple of Athena Nike, and more. After ascending nearly three hundred feet up the hill you come to what is called the "Propylaea". The Propylaea is the entrance to the Acropolis and was used to prepare worshipers. Construction began on the Propylaea in 437 B.C. and was completed in 432 B.C. The architect of the Propylaea was Mnesikles. The project was not easy, when considering the narrowness of space and the irregular terrain. Despite these obstacles he was successful in creating a congenial entrance. Awry arranged buildings created the propylaea. The most important of these buildings was the Pinacoteca which was where the art gallery presided. The Propylaea has an outer and inner