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Sanctuary of Zeus. Olympia. As the sanctuary of theking of the gods,Olympia holdsimportance for all Greekcity-states. |
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Sanctuary |
In the Greek world, the sanctuary was the major site devoted to the gods. Thesesanctuaries were often located at beautiful sites in the landscape rather in citiesand varied in size and grandeur according to the importance of the deity and thewealth of the community. |
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Entrance to stadium. Sanctuary of Zeus. Olympia. First Olympic truce in 776 BCE. The games help establish Olympia as a pan-Hellenic site. |
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Entrance to stadium. Sanctuary of Zeus. Olympia. First Olympic truce in 776 BCE. The games help establish Olympia as a pan-Hellenic site. |
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The Doric Order: The Greek orders are systems of both structure and ornament. Each order consistsof a column plus entablature. The orders form the basis of Classical architecture. |
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Basilica (Temple of Hera I). Paestum, Italy. An example of an Archaictemple. Note the proportionsof the plan and individualelements. |
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Basilica (Temple of Hera I). Paestum, Italy |
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Temple of Aphaia. Aegina. The third and final temple built on the site shows the transition to the Classic era. |
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Temple of Aphaia. Aegina. The third and final temple built on the site shows the transition to the Classic era. |
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Temple of Aphaia. Aegina (early 5th century). |
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Temple of Aphaia. Aegina (early 5th century). |
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Temple of Aphaia. Aegina (early 5th century). |
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Akropolis. Athens. “Of the shrines burnt and overthrown by the barbarians I will rebuild none, but I will allow them toremain as a memorial to those who come after of the impiety of the barbarians.” |
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Akropolis. Athens. Rebuilding of the Akropolis under Perikles as a sign of Athenian and Greeksupremacy. Some of the budget is taken from funds contributed by the Delianleague for protection against the Persians. |
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Akropolis. Athens. Rebuilding of the Akropolis under Perikles as a sign of Athenian and Greek supremacy. Some of the budget is taken from funds contributed by the Delian league for protection against the Persians. |
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Propylaea. Akropolis. Athens (437-432). Mnesikles.Magnificence of this gateway suggeststhe extravagance of this period–evennormally humble buildings are mademonumental. |
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Propylaea. Akropolis. Athens (437-432). Mnesikles. Magnificence of this gateway suggests the extravagance of this period–even normally humble buildings are made monumental. |
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Propylaea. Akropolis. Athens (437-432). Mnesikles. Magnificence of this gateway suggests the extravagance of this period–even normally humble buildings are made monumental. |
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Propylaea. Akropolis. Athens (437-432). Mnesikles. View from upper level. |
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Propylaea. Akropolis. Athens (437-432). Mnesikles. View from Propylaea towards Erechtheion and Parthenon. |
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Temple of Athena Nike. Akropolis. Athens (427-424). Kallikrates. |
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Temple of Athena Nike. Akropolis. Athens (427-424). Kallikrates. Portrayal of Amazons, Centaurs, and other non-Greek peoples had become a way torelate historical events to recent wars. |
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Parthenon. Akropolis. Athens (447-432). Iktinos and Kallikrates; sculpture by Phidias. |
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Doric refinements. Parthenon. Akropolis. Athens (447-432). |
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Location of Sculpture: The Doric temple must be seen in concert with itssculptural program.West pediment sculpture (top right)shows the contest of Athena andPoseidon for supremacy over Attica. |
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Details of east pediment showing birth of Athena. Parthenon. Akropolis. Athens (447-432).Sense of balance or equipoise rather than acute drama. |
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Frieze showing Panathenaic procession. Parthenon. Akropolis. Athens. Two figures holdcloth that probably is the peplos ofAthena Polias.Of all the crafts, Athena is most closelyassociated with weaving. |
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Parthenon. Akropolis. Athens (447-432).Reconstruction of gold and ivory statue of Athena Parthenos (the Virgin) by Phidias. |
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Erechtheion with photo of east facade. Akropolis. Athens (421-405).Kallikrates and others. The Erechtheion incorporated many ancient cults and traditions, taking acomplex and ambiguous form. It houses the image of Athena Polias. |
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The Erechtheion |
1. East porch.2. Sanctuary of Athena.3. Sanctuary of Boutes (brother of Erechtheus).4. Sanctuary of Hephaestus, god of the forge.5. Sanctuary of Erechtheus-Poseidon.6. Sanctuary of Poseidon. |
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Caryatid porch on south elevation of Erechtheion. Akropolis. Athens (421-405). Kallikrates and others. |
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West façade, Erechtheion. Akropolis. Athens (421-405). Kallikrates and others.Note olive tree, the gift of Athena. |
