Acropolis of Athens

Forming the heart of the Athenian Acropolis, The Parthenon built in 447-432 BC, is one of the most iconic temples of its time. The temple was first created as a temple to house the statue of Athena Parthenos and then used in various other ways. The marrying of Doric and Ionic style is seen throughout its original design. Thus presenting a balance between all of its features. This design feature was not found often in Greek architecture. In fact much of the design of the Parthenon was outside the…

the marble collection, but not too elegant so it won’t steal the shine of the amazing marble cast collection. The Parthenon marble collection originated from the Parthenon which was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena located on the Athenian Acropolis in Greece. During my time in the Olympic building I took the time to ask an employed person who was in the building if they had any idea when the collection was originally created and where are the pieces displayed now. First, he told me that…

Width x Depth). The statue was made by August Gerber and was painted black to resemble bronze texture of the original. The original sculpture it referred to was made by the famous ancient Greek sculptor Pheidias and was once stood on the Athenian Acropolis (Label of Athena). Athena Lemnia is the most extraordinary piece described in Pausanias as “the most worth seeing of the works of Pheidias, the statue of Athena called the Lemnian after those who dedicated it.”(Pausanias 1.28.2). However,…

history. The situation is similar to what happened during the Hellenistic age when scholars would flock the city to study in the majestic library built within the city of pergamon (Yeomans, 2016). One of the most elaborate structures that stand in the acropolis gondola of Bergama is believed to be the location of the temple of Zeus considering the massive foundation found in the southern slope of the modern Bergama city. Another location in Bergama that affirms the presence of pergamon at some…

The Statue of Zeus and the Temple of Artemis are two of the Seven Wonders of The World. They were both magnificent structures, before they were destroyed. The Statue of Zeus One of the most mysterious structures in the world lies in ruins in Olympia, Greece. Near Mount Olympia lies the Statue of Zeus, it was once in the Temple of Zeus. Upon completion it stood forty-three feet tall, with shining, white ivory. The throne of the statue was mainly composed of wooden frames that were outlined with…

The Parthenon Greek for "maiden" built in 447 BC is the most preserved and highly influential building of the Roman era. This structure really captures the Greek's idea of humanism because it is a physical embodiment of their values and beliefs. The Parthenon, unlike the Egyptians who built pyramids for the dead, celebrated life on earth rather than the afterlife. As a result of the architecture being served as a sacred shrine dedicated to Athena the goddess of wisdom and war, treasury, and a…

Is it a building that commemorates a victory over the Persians? Or, is a religious building dedicated to the goddess Athena? Maybe a monument that proclaims the greatness of the Athenian polis mid V century BC?All this and much more is what symbolizes the Parthenon, as well as being a building that, over the centuries, has endured dropouts, bombing (by the Turks) and even looting (by the English educated, who enjoy today in the British Museum a large sculptural repertoire obtained in this…

The Greek Temple, the Parthenon in Athens, was built on a plain surrounded by mountains. The Parthenon figure #7.32 has two rooms and is surrounded by a porch and columns. Like older temples, the Parthenon uses the post-and-lintel system. Marble blocks were stacked and finished, giving it a flawless appearance. The steps that form the base of the structure are higher in the middle of each side and lower at the corners giving the appearance of a sagging center and creating an optical illusion.…

The Athena Parthenos is one of the most important sculptures in Greek history. When Athena became the patron goddess of Athens, the Athena Parthenos was crafted in her honor. It is said to represent Ancient Greece and Athenian Democracy. The statue was made from ivory and gold by the artist Phidias and his assistants. It features the goddess, Athena, her shield, and the goddess, Nike who rests on her hand.Phidias began sculpting in 447 AD. However, in 296 AD the gold sheets used to make the…

Introduction I’ve always been fascinated with the Maya Civilization since the very first time I visited Copan, one of the largest Classic Maya centers located at the western region of Honduras. I remember the moment I was greeted by the stelae in the Great Plaza, gazing at the intricate hieroglyphic carvings in their backs and the sculptural relief details found in sculptures and buildings nearby. I was amazed at the fact that these monuments were still standing after thousands of years ago, and…