Classical Greece

The Mycenaean civilization, the first advanced civilization that arose in the southern and central Greece around 1600 BCE, flourished in the last phase of the Bronze Age. It extended its influence throughout the Peloponnese, across the Aegean on Crete, and the Cycladic islands. The Mycenaean Greeks were influenced by the Minoan civilization. It is likely that they imported Minoan culture, along with goods. The Minoan architecture, art, and religious practices were imported and later adapted to…

Greek mythology is the most mythological accounts of the ancient and modern world. They explained everything from religious rituals to the weather, and they gave meaning to the world people saw around them. Greek myths have contributed a lot to classic and modern literature in the form of symbols. in Greek mythology, We still study mythology today because it teaches the human nature and well being lessons that are still reached today in modern times. Another reason why we study mythology is…

The Charioteer The themes present in Oryx and Crake can be found in numerous theories by great thinkers from the ancient and modern times. One example is Plato’s theory of the tripartite psyche, which appears in his famous books Republic and Phaedrus and his illustrious chariot allegory. It depicts humans as a chariot pulled by two winged horses: the body and the soul. The chariot is…

The renaissance is the re-birth of classical ideas. Many artists of this period were influenced by the Roman and Greek culture and wanted to re-create their works by adding their own touch and thoughts. Also, at this time, art began to flourish and patrons commissioned many artists. Artists like Michelangelo Buonarroti and Hieronymus Bosch were and still are very famous for their works. In this essay, I will discuss “The Last Judgment” done by both Michelangelo and Bosch. Michelangelo was from…

geography of Ancient Greece impacted Greeks and their civilization in a variety of ways. Greece is a small country in Southern Europe shaped like an outstretched hand, with fingers for land that reach into the Mediterranean Sea. The peninsula of Ancient Greece is bordered on the east by the Aegean Sea, on the west by the Ionian Sea and the south by the Mediterranean Sea. A peninsula is a land that is bordered on three sides by water just like the mainland of Greece. The mainland of Greece is…

Rome utilized as a part of regular life was taken from the antiquated Greek development as the old Greek human progress began 5th century BC. Furthermore, it was not till after several years that the roman progress began. Urban communities in Ancient Greece were separated by slopes. All urban communities were near to water bodies while Rome was an inland country and masterminded on the banks of River Tiber. Discussing…

Tourism’s Influence on Greece Abstract: Tourism can be a large contributor to a nation’s success. Greece is a world renowned place to visit due to its beauty and uniqueness. Due to all of the landmarks from the ruins of Ancient Greece, people from all over the world learn about the history and its architecture. People are also attracted to the breathtaking views of Greece’s outdoors such as the large number of beaches and islands as well as the rock cliffs and the countless miles of hiking…

Spears are old weapons that the greek craftsman improved. The spear was originally a sharpened stick then it had bronze or metal tips. The greeks used the spear as a thrusting weapon that was used behind a shield. The spear was 2 to 3 meters long m long so it could be used well in a charge. The spear has changed a lot over time and the greeks upgraded and refined the design of this classic weapon. The Xiphos is a sword that the greeks used in military warfare. The xiphos was a single handed…

children were taught to read and write at a young age. Therefore, it is evident that this black figure Panathenaic amphora had a great significance to Ancient Athenian culture. In conclusion, Greek Pottery is a primary source describing life in Ancient Greece. Amphora’s were the most common type of pot showing cultural and religious beliefs. Therefore, Greek Pottery is an important tool in finding historical information on Ancient Greek…

One of the most important monuments of the middle Byzantine art and architecture that survived to our day is Hosios Lukas Monastery. It has been listed on UNESCO’s World heritage sites. It is set on the slopes of mount Helicon in Greece. The monastery consists of two churches merged together. The first church was built in the late 10th century to house the relics of Hosios Loukas. It was named the ‘Theotokos Church’. This church has a quincunx design which is also known as the cross-in-square or…