Athenian Principles
The Classical Age of Ancient Greece otherwise known as the Golden Age (ca. 480-430 B.C.E.), became the most creative period in the history of the world. A play called Antigone by Sophocles’, reflects the cultural values and characteristics of the Golden Age. The Golden Age of Greece featured civic pride in the society, a firm belief of realism and idealism, and a strong, tenacious patriarchal system and these qualities are shown in Antigone. Initially, with the victorious defeat of the Persian wars, Athens cultivated a sense of pride, euphoria, and chauvinism among the community. In fact, the largest polis was Athens. The well-known pride of the Greek citizens flourished into achievements such as: drama, democracy, art, …show more content…
It was a national event that promoted community pride. Theatrical performances brought a connection to the public regarding the gods, individual, and society. In Athens, theatrical performances were an expression of civic pride. The Athenian leader, Pericles established democracy and believed in the quality of its citizens whom they reflected the spirit of civic pride that characterized Greek culture. He also believed society should feel pride and importance towards their state. Pericles led Athens for thirty-two years and glorified Athens through civic pride by creating large building projects such as the Parthenon. The city became beautified with ivory, marble, and gold. The civic pride of the Athenians was expressed by the artistic creations by Pericles. On the other hand, Creon, the king of Thebes from the play Antigone, reveals a different approach towards his city. The blind prophet, Teiresis cautions Creon that he is liable for a sickness that has developed in the city-state of Thebes. Since Creon is blinded by pride, he is reluctant to listen to Teiresis and is unable to accept Teiresis prophecy. The chorus leader attempted to warn Creon, he made a mistake by telling the people to …show more content…
It conveyed an intuit form representing idealism and realism through their sculptures. The Classical Period of Greek Sculpture (480-323 B.C.E.), mostly consisted of idealism, the state of being elevated in style and embodying the supreme standard of perfection. For example, the ideal statue of Zeus (or Poseidon), the sculptor accomplished to incorporate exaggerated arm lengths, the Greeks were the first to utilized this method of great dimensions. Similarly, Antigones personal idealism compares to the statues of the Classical age because Antigones quest for perfection, was to honor her brother Polynices by burrying him. Grace and harmony are elements of the statue the Discus Thrower by sculptor Myron. Creon felt grace towards Eteocles, Antigones brother, because Eteocles defended the city of Thebes as a true soldier. Harmony exists between the community and the individual as Sophocles arranges it in Antigone. The Kritios Boy (ca. 480 B.C.E.), reflects an idealized severe expression which Creons son, Haemon also has when he is conversating with Creon in regards of Creons expectations. Additionally, The Aphrodite of Knidos (ca. 350 B.C.E.) completed by Praxitles, is an ideal sculpture of beauty. On the other hand, Antigone denotes an ideal approach to seek peace within herself, the god, and her dead brother Polynices. A case of a sculpture portraying realism, the belief of being actual, life-like,
The Classical Age of Ancient Greece otherwise known as the Golden Age (ca. 480-430 B.C.E.), became the most creative period in the history of the world. A play called Antigone by Sophocles’, reflects the cultural values and characteristics of the Golden Age. The Golden Age of Greece featured civic pride in the society, a firm belief of realism and idealism, and a strong, tenacious patriarchal system and these qualities are shown in Antigone. Initially, with the victorious defeat of the Persian wars, Athens cultivated a sense of pride, euphoria, and chauvinism among the community. In fact, the largest polis was Athens. The well-known pride of the Greek citizens flourished into achievements such as: drama, democracy, art, …show more content…
It was a national event that promoted community pride. Theatrical performances brought a connection to the public regarding the gods, individual, and society. In Athens, theatrical performances were an expression of civic pride. The Athenian leader, Pericles established democracy and believed in the quality of its citizens whom they reflected the spirit of civic pride that characterized Greek culture. He also believed society should feel pride and importance towards their state. Pericles led Athens for thirty-two years and glorified Athens through civic pride by creating large building projects such as the Parthenon. The city became beautified with ivory, marble, and gold. The civic pride of the Athenians was expressed by the artistic creations by Pericles. On the other hand, Creon, the king of Thebes from the play Antigone, reveals a different approach towards his city. The blind prophet, Teiresis cautions Creon that he is liable for a sickness that has developed in the city-state of Thebes. Since Creon is blinded by pride, he is reluctant to listen to Teiresis and is unable to accept Teiresis prophecy. The chorus leader attempted to warn Creon, he made a mistake by telling the people to …show more content…
It conveyed an intuit form representing idealism and realism through their sculptures. The Classical Period of Greek Sculpture (480-323 B.C.E.), mostly consisted of idealism, the state of being elevated in style and embodying the supreme standard of perfection. For example, the ideal statue of Zeus (or Poseidon), the sculptor accomplished to incorporate exaggerated arm lengths, the Greeks were the first to utilized this method of great dimensions. Similarly, Antigones personal idealism compares to the statues of the Classical age because Antigones quest for perfection, was to honor her brother Polynices by burrying him. Grace and harmony are elements of the statue the Discus Thrower by sculptor Myron. Creon felt grace towards Eteocles, Antigones brother, because Eteocles defended the city of Thebes as a true soldier. Harmony exists between the community and the individual as Sophocles arranges it in Antigone. The Kritios Boy (ca. 480 B.C.E.), reflects an idealized severe expression which Creons son, Haemon also has when he is conversating with Creon in regards of Creons expectations. Additionally, The Aphrodite of Knidos (ca. 350 B.C.E.) completed by Praxitles, is an ideal sculpture of beauty. On the other hand, Antigone denotes an ideal approach to seek peace within herself, the god, and her dead brother Polynices. A case of a sculpture portraying realism, the belief of being actual, life-like,