Parthenon

Mathematics is often defined as the science that studies the relations and properties of geometrical figures, symbols and numbers. One of those numbers is Phi, an irrational number also known as the golden ratio, with an approximate value of Φ= 1.618033988749895… Phi has many applications in several fields of study, including natural science. Through this work we will explore different cases in which a relation between the number phi and God can be witnessed, hoping to call the attention of the…

government lawmaker. During Pericles’ time, his influence was so great that his lifetime was nicknamed, “the Age of Pericles” and the “Golden Age of Athens”. (History.com Staff, Pericles). Under Pericles, Athens saw the building of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. He also improved the democratic system of Athens by paying people for civic participation, and lowering the costs to attend theatrical performances for the poor (History.com Staff, Pericles). Lycurgus was portrayed as a bad guy when…

minutes only twice per hour before it glides into the water. Third, I learned about the struggle of African Americans to have an equal opportunities in education and civil rights. Finally, I traveled to Athens, India, and France and visited The Parthenon, The Great Stupa, and The Charters Cathedral; and learned about different religion aspects and cultural in the…

population. Tourism constitutes nearly 16% of the Gross Domestic Product, and most tourists visit to learn about history and culture. Some tourist attractions include the Acropolis of Athens (a temple), Meteora (a world heritage site), and the famous Parthenon. Due to an extreme amount of tourism, Greece has a well rounded transportation system. There are 77 airports, which is impressive consider how geographically small it is. They have paved roadways, and a massive rail system. In Greece, the…

The Greek World The ancient Greeks laid the foundation for many aspects of today’s Western civilization. In philosophy, they embraced critical thinking and self-examination to answer age-old questions about human existence. The first school for higher education was founded by Plato in Athens. Politically, democracy became a new form of government that placed governmental power in the hands of common citizens. In literature, they wrote poems, plays, historical, and educational documents.…

A world without a fair government, cures for illnesses, and incorrect views of the world. Without the contributions of the Ancient Greeks, the modern American life would drastically differ. The history books of the world show the great accomplishments of Greece that has ultimately changed the way of living. The current modern life is heavily influenced by the work of the Ancient Greeks like its influence of architecture, advances in science, ingeniously created governments, and the philosophical…

United States architecture over the years demonstrates the variety of architectural styles, politics, religion and culture from the region but also from around the world. The State houses throughout the United States still all show some of these styles. State Capitols are known to be some of the most important and influential building types found in the United States. The architectural design must display the capitols wealth, location and culture from the surrounding region. These buildings all…

Doctrina is the daughter of Athena, the Goddess of wisdom, and Zeus, the father and ruler of all gods, as well as the god of law, order, and justice. She was form formed from the wise thoughts of her mother and brought forth from her mind. She and her older brother Ares were raised by their parents. She learned a great deal from her brother but they were polar opposites. Ares is the god of violence and represents the chaos of war. He is moody and unreliable. Doctrina learned her military…

on May 22, 1885, at the age of 83, Victor Hugo died from pneumonia. France was devastated. There was a large ceremony for his death, “When Victor Hugo died . . . one million mourners gathered in the streets of Paris to see his corpse borne to the Parthenon. Buried with honors usually reserved for heads of sate. Although controversial and politically charged his works were embraced by both critics and commoners” (Gale 4). Victor Hugo died with honor and died a strong and influential writer. His…

The most striking Greek detail is the limestone pediment, its tympanum sculpted in high relief to depict a book wreathed in leaves. These sculptures echo the famous pediments of the Athenian Parthenon, whose reliefs depict the birth and victory of the city’s patron goddess. In both instances, the reliefs rest beneath small acroterion. The swirling statues atop the Carnegie Library’s pediment continue the leaf motif expressed in the relief sculpture;…