Greek chorus

like the Ancient Greek and the Renaissance era choose to celebrate the human body as a work of art to be replicated and viewed often. The Modern World had a different opinion and thought that the naked human body brought nothing but scandal. In order to understand the way the…

For over 2,000 years, the ancient Greek civilization has been able to retain its prominent title as being one of the most important and impactful societies. Most of what we know today comes from ancient Greek ideas and customs, thus branding Greece as the “cradle of western civilization”. One key aspect of this civilization is the artwork which has enticed viewers for centuries. When viewing classic Greek art, you will oftentimes stumble upon marble, nude sculptures. This then makes you wonder,…

The Hellenistic era was the time that the Greek civilization really reached its highest point. Alexandria, the capital of Egypt was the main area where the culture spread. Alexander the Great ruled over most of the land and he spread the Greek thought and culture just as his tutor, Aristotle, taught him. Many different people such as Egyptians, Greeks, Jews, and Indians occupied the area of Alexandria but that didn’t change the Greek civilization from spreading. “While the Hellenistic world…

Jared Weber Nathan Hyde World History 1 December 2015 Alexander the Insane Throughout history, there have been quite a few leaders who have lead their people to victory. Many of these people are common names that most everyone has heard, such as Genghis Khan, or Napoleon. One of the more famous leaders is Alexander The Great. This popular Macedonian king lead his army on a conquest to get revenge on Persia after the end of the Persian wars. Alexander is most famous for technically never losing…

Greek and Roman times and worldviews were very similar. Both savored realism, just in different ways. The Greeks had a worldview of idealized realism while the Romans preferred a more pragmatic realism. The governments were also related especially by the term: polis. The Greeks were all under one polis as equals in a direct democracy while the Romans considered their empire to be one huge polis. The Roman based their culture on the Greeks, so naturally, there would be some similarities. The…

Greek culture differed significantly from Hindu traditions in the fact that as a society, they encouraged individualism and the idea of becoming an independent adult. In contrast to Hindu culture, Greek boys are raised with the intention of them becoming great citizens, which ultimately meant becoming great men. In respect to modern western culture, ancient Greek culture wasn’t much different for the men. Boys were taught formally in schools and were expected to be men at an early age, akin to…

actually played in Roman copy production. O. Brendel’ 1953 publication, ‘Prolegomena to a Book on Roman Art’, presents Rome as both a ‘political entity’ and a ‘historical period’ in which the art of replication flourished. According to this view, ‘Greek’ art, in essence, refers to a tradition that continued throughout the Roman rise towards total control of the regions encompassing the Mediterranean. The aesthetics of the patron viewers and how the elements of decorum influenced the…

development. This consisted of mostly Sub-Mycenaean ware, followed by a more common Protogeometric style, confined to the rendering of circles, triangles, wavy lines, and simplified geometric designs. Protogeometric vases are one of the earliest types of Greek art to survive since much of the sculptures, architectural, and mural paintings have disappeared. Geometric art went far beyond just the circular designs of the Protogeometric period. Vases were made according to a specific system of…

Jordan you think of basketball. When you think of John Paul II you think of religion. Did you know that all of these people were involved in Greek life? I just made you a little more interested in Sororities did I not? Several tactics, including recruiting, crushing misconceptions, giving fascinating facts, and sharing personal stories, are used by Greek organizations alike in an attempt to intrigue potential new members. The number one way sororities recruit is through Rush. Rush is a week…

Research Paper Boom! A loud sound emanates throughout the world as Zeus launches lightning bolts onto the earth. Greek gods and goddesses each have different attributes and powers. Mrs. Steele, please assign my class to write a research paper on a Greek god or goddess because it is more educational, easier to accomplish, and less complicated. Writing a research paper rather than performing a play is beneficial because it is more educational. It requires students to research on their own means.…