Travel back to the time of gods wielding thunder bolts and the power to move the Sun across the sky. Gladiator’s fought for blood in monumental arenas and men ran faster than thought possible. Where a crown of olive branches was worth more than a wagon-load of gold. A time when men combined their strength to lift tons of stone more than 50 feet in the air to construct immense temples and monuments that would last thousands of years to come. This is Ancient Greece during its Golden Age. The worship of gods was not just a practice for the Ancient Greeks it was a passion and they took it very seriously. Huge temples were built across the Peloponnesus and beyond that honored their respective gods in the Greek religion. Parades, sacrifices, banquets, and week long celebrations were held in honor of these gods that the Greeks based nearly their entire society off of. The Greeks would offer their lives, their family’s lives, all of their possessions to please the gods. Possibly one of the greatest testaments to the Greeks passion for their gods is the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens, Greece. “. . . temple after temple, each more gorgeous and more perfect than the one before, rose all over the Greek main land, to reach a final climax in the Athenian Parthenon . . .” (Hamlin 124). Here Hamlin explains the greatness of what was achieved in Athens at the Acropolis and how nothing beyond that point could compare. The giant religious complex that is the Acropolis served as a communal religious center not only for the Athenians but all Greeks. Rivaling none in its grandeur the Acropolis serves as the high point in Athens both physically and figuratively. HISTORY OF THE ACROPOLIS The Acropolis sits on top of an ancient ... ... middle of paper ... ...les are also important to the Acropolis. The many statue and sculptures of the gods nearly match the beauty of the temples. The bronze statue of Athena inside of the Propylaea is one of the largest and most famous of the statues in the Acropolis. All of the sculptures have a meaning. This could either be a portrayal of a god or goddess or of moments in Greek history. CONCLUSION The Acropolis in Athens is the site of one of the greatest architectural achievements in the history of mankind. With a rich history and a beautiful design the Acropolis projects man’s ability to create a lasting monument to its strength and intellect. The Acropolis has survived foreign contamination, bombshells, and years of rebuilding but through all this time it has managed to still be the cornerstone of Greek culture in the eyes of the world and will continue to be for years to come.
The Pantheon in Rome and the Parthenon in Athens are 2 very influential structures and architectural breakthrough milestones in the history of humanity. They have inspired designers and architects of all generations since their erection and continue to draw visitors to admire and study their majestic natures.
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The ancient Greek civilization contributed many great new ideas and aspects to everyday life that shaped and inspired the modern day society. The Greeks are well known for their construction of temples, acropolis’ and other grand architectural structures. Among these structures stood one of the most famous, the Parthenon. The Parthenon was a symbol of Greek society and culture as it stood as one of Greece’s most important architectural buildings.
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In the city of Athens it is a must, to visit the Acropolis. The reason to explore the Acropolis is, In 1801 Elgin, the British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, removed sculptures from the temples of the Acropolis of Athens without any permission from the Sultan not only should you visit the Acropolis to learn more about the statues , you should also visit the other statues at the Acropolis(“History of the Acropolis sculptures”). The Acropolis was and is home to the Greek god Athena.you could
In contrast to the Egyptians, Greek monuments of Classical architecture were designed to serve the living, not the dead. They believed in celebrating life here on earth, and not in the afterlife. Even though these temples still served as shrines for the gods, they also served as public meeting places and a storage place for religious and local treasures. The Parthenon, on the Acropolis of Athens, was a temple dedicated to the goddess At...
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One way can judge how important each God was to the Greeks is by looking at the size of each God’s temple and shrine. Every Greek city had a massive temple for Zeus, the king of the Gods and the ruler of the sky. Many believed that Zeus had the power to make a person have a good day and a
As part of Pericles plan to glorify the city Athens, he set out to have the Parthenon temple built. It was to honor their god Athena and he let Phidias do what he wanted, which included a giant statue of the god. Many sculptors too created statues that represented classical art.
There have been many Ancient Greek temples that have been discovered. Most of these sanctuaries are magnificent stone or marble structures. Structures that leave people in awe and make them want to be transported back to when this building was built. One of these many temples is the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. There were many reasons as to why this amazing building was built, why it is famous, and why it affected so many people in Ancient times.
This essay attempts to evaluate the significance of the Periclean’ building programme in Athens in the context of 5th Century BC Greek history and the importance of its lasting legacy. Implemented by and named after the most prominent, influential strategoi/generals of Athens in the 5th century BC, Pericles decided to rebuild the ruins left as reminders, of the Greco-Persian wars that finished in 449 BC. Not only did the building programme increase Athens’ aesthetics, the grandeur of the city, and satisfy Athenian religious needs, it was an important factor in reinforcing its power as the leader of the Athenian Empire. Equally important is the lasting legacy of the building programme today, as the magnificent structures define the Greek culture,