Democracy, “a government of the people, by the people, and for the people,” is the foundation of the United States government. The country that first invented and interacted with this way of life is the Greek civilization (800-146 B.C). Greece also contributed to the modern world with its various works of art, architectures, and myths. Greek values influenced their works of arts, architectures, and myths, as well as their everyday lives. Some of the classical Greek values were idealized body, beauty, youth, athleticism, humanism, and bravery. Throughout history, these Greek values have influenced modern and contemporary art and artists. For example, the movie “Hercules” by Walt Disney Production Company was rather effective in showing Greek values, but at the same time, it was also in some way ineffective as American values overshadowed the Greek values.
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Some of the Greek values the Disney movie depicted were humanism and athleticism; however, one American value that overshadowed the Greek value of the idealized body was Disney’s portrayal of the characters, including characters of multi-racial backgrounds with varied body
Some of the Greek values the Disney movie depicted were humanism and athleticism; however, one American value that overshadowed the Greek value of the idealized body was Disney’s portrayal of the characters, including characters of multi-racial backgrounds with varied body