Parthenon

Roman statues, buildings, and other architecture that was created later on (Potts 151). Only few of the ancient works of art are now regarded as the quality that someone would expect of the Greeks original work. The sculptures represented in the Parthenon are judged so harshly that many people can quickly recognize even the smallest style differences between the originals and the copies (Potts 152). Painter Anton Raphael Mengs concluded his study by suggesting that the workmanship of the copyist…

Without a doubt Ancient Greece influenced nearly every aspect of western civilization, from our architecture and literature to even our system of governing. Western cultural continually glorifies Ancient Athens, even when it probably shouldn’t. Some scholars, like Victor David Hansen, claim that the Greek victory against the Persians saved western civilizations. But the question remains, did it really save western civilization? It’s important to keep in mind that all of this is pure speculation.…

Throughout time each civilization has spread its folklore about their gods. Many of the stories still hold an impact on the world today. Maybe not in the sense of worship but people are intrigued to figure out the state of mind of the ancient people that once worshipped these gods. Civilzations worshipped these gods in hope that they would help them in their daily lives. Most civilzations had gods for everything. They had gods that controled the weather, the harvest, or if a woman would have…

Christianity Icon jesus- Jesus’ Life- Most information of Jesus came from his followers. In History Alive!, a textbook on the ancient world, it explained that there were four followers that wrote four gospels, or good news. Their names are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These gospels connect to events in Jesus’ life such as healing the sick and working miracles. Open bible- Jesus’ Teachings In History Alive!, it explained that although Jesus built his teaching on Jewish beliefs, he emphasized…

Greek Architecture serves community needs, structure use, and design of buildings and temples. This can be seen through the architectural design of these buildings as well as the materials used for their construction. Although each style of architecture carries its own unique and separate characterizations, although their importance in relation to the Greek’s remains relatively constant. Specifically architecture in Mycenaean, and Hellenistic times. They serve different uses and purposes for the…

can defy; it is logic and it is beauty. Mathematics is found at the core of my life and in the lives of every living thing: shells show off the fibonacci sequence, humans live neverending patterns, every great architectural masterpiece from the Parthenon to Frank Lloyd Wright's houses are built and designed with great mathematical precision. To break from pattern is the only unknown that exists, but it will always show growth and leave room for new experiences. SUMMET has the ability to push me…

The journey Donald Duck is taking in this short film tells the origins of mathematics and how mathematics can be found in everyday life. The film shows you how it all began by taking Donald back to ancient Greece. Pythagoras is the father of mathematics and he showed us how everything does in fact include math in it. Pythagoras learned that from taking one thread of string and dividing it in half then dividing that in half and so on, he learned they each have their own tones due to each length…

Sculpture is the “only branch of the visual arts that is specifically concerned with expressive three-dimension form.” That means that sculpture is the only art form that creates a figure that can look lively, and can be touched. These materials, but not limited, include: stone, clay, metal, or wood. The principles of sculptural design include: orientation, proportion, scale, articulation, and balance. All of these things make up a masterpiece. To create a sculpture using stone or wood is by…

Architecture was a means to human satisfaction as well as a way to appease a higher entity. (T) Architecture was often used by civilizations to prove to their occupants that they were powerful and raise morale. (A) The bigger, more elegant or complex the structure, the easier it would be for you to intimidate your enemies and show that your empire was a force to be reckoned with. (B) Through high vaulted ceilings, magnificent displays of engineering and breath taking pieces of art, a religion…

since the beginning of time. Their purpose is to commemorate and immortalize important people and significant events that have happened in history. For instance the Great Pyramid of Giza was built to serve as a final resting pace of a pharaoh. The Parthenon in Athens, Greece was once a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. To be more modern, the Washington Monument was built in our nation’s capital to honor our first president George Washington. The word ‘monument’ was introduced in the 13th…