Architecture of ancient Greece

(37.98N, 23.72E), Ancient Greece was discovered by the Minoans. Minoans lived on a island of Crete which is the first civilization of Ancient Greece. Greece was covered in hills and mountains and had saltwater around it, there’s over 1,400 islands owned by Ancient Greece. The mountains made travelling extremely difficult and also affected the culture. The land wasn’t very arable. However, with the land they could farm in they grew grapes, olives, barley, and wheat. Ancient Greece was…

During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, Greece saw monarchies banishing of royalty, brutal political fights, assassinations, and dictatorships, wars that added neighboring territories and new population, but also brought economic devastation and poverty. After the defeat of Germany and the end of World War II, Greece joined NATO in 1952. Then, they experienced a hostile civil war between communist and anticommunist forces. In 1967, a group of military…

Ancient Greeks became recognized for their amazing designs in art. In Art History and Artists Ancient Greek Art it says, “During the classical era they developed their own style that historians would later call the Severe Style.” In Art History and Artists Ancient Greek Art it says, “The Greeks from the Archaic Period made statues of men called Kouroi and women called Korai. These statues had similar characteristics and stood stiffly with their arms at their sides.” In the Classical Period most…

Ancient Greeks made many influential contributions to our modern day society, in areas such as art and architecture, philosophy, government, and math. Ancient Greece has probably had one of the most influential parts on our modern day lives. The arts were always extremely valued in Greece, so theatre flourished, particularly in Athens. The plot of the plays was always inspired by Greek mythology, a theme that is still common today. The main genres of these plays were tragedy and comedy. These…

The impact of Ancient Greek society on the Modern Western World is still felt and seen in many different ways. The Ancient Greeks had many distinct views and contributions to Philosophy, Architecture, and Literature. Ancient Greece was the birth place of Philosophy. Many Greeks were wise beyond their years and had a curious and philosophical nature. “The Greek thinkers invented “natural philosophy”, a term that encompasses the fields we now call “Philosophy” and “Science”. Pg.47, Chapter 2:…

Ancient Greece can be traced back to the Stone Age hunters (6000-2900 B.C.); however, Greek culture was much more notable from 1100-146 B.C., and likely had a more profound impact on Western civilization than any other culture. From 1100-750 B.C., a period known as the Dark Ages, Ancient Greece was immersed with wars and invasions and, over time, was divided into small, city states. During the Archaic Period (750-500 B.C.), art, the beginnings of democracy, and the knowledge and understanding of…

The polis structure characteristic of the ancient Greek world was a direct product of uncontrollable, geographic factors, namely the rugged landscape, access to the Mediterranean Sea, and the islands that mark much of its southern regions. The simultaneous fragmentation and connection allowed by the mountains and sea eventually formed over 1,000 polies in the Greek World. The fragmented nature of these communities served to create unique identities, but united them by language and broader…

and Greece, known for many successful advancements. Even though they were controlled by the same government, Greece and Rome (Italy) had many contrarieties such as politics, art and the role of women. But, they also had some common traits such as wealth, geography and complications. First, in terms of politics, Greece and Rome clashed with each other like two north poles of a magnet, this…

well-known for being the greatest architects of the ancient era. To achieve this, the Roman had many influences for previous cultures before them. The influence of Ancient Greek style of architecture can be seen in certain Roman architecture for instances arches, columns, walls, etc. Roman architecture was useful. Many architectures were accomplished by civil engineering to build roads, bridges, theaters, and forums. Most of the architecture still exist because they are solid and sturdy.…

Ancient Greek architecture can be divided into three major periods: the Archaic period (700-480 BC), the Classical period (480-323 BC), and the Hellenistic Period (323-146 BC). All three periods reflect the culture of that time in Ancient Greece and follow the advancements in Greek society. For example, sculptures from different periods have different aesthetics. This means that the idea of what is beautiful changed in Greek culture over time. Art and architecture of Ancient Greece also reflects…