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A frieze is a painting or sculpture on a wall. There are many of them found in the ruins of ancient Egypt.

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What style is seen in the frieze on the Arch of Constantine?

I believe it is Hellenistic but I'm not 100% on that.


What are the differences between the Doric and Ionic orders?

doric have an mutule, regula, tainia, metope, and ionic has small base at bottom of column, more flutes, double curve in stone under architrave, on the architrave, continious frieze.


What did the ancient Greeks sacrifice to Athena?

The story is... The city of Athens was once called Attica and Poisoden and Athena both wanted to be the patron of the city so they challened each other to see who gave the most useful gift to the citizens. Poiseden gave them a fountain but Athena gave them an olive tree.


What were some ancient greek legacies?

The frieze, pediments, columns (look at the Parthenon), the Olympics, wine, lifelike statues, philosophies, and (if I am not wrong) grapes/olives. If you look around you'll find the ancient Greek influence in basically every major city...especially in Europe and the US. You'll see it in the architecture and art and the way the government works. We have a similar justice system to the one they had.


What is a trajan column?

The Trajan Column is a monumental column in Rome, Italy, built to commemorate Emperor Trajan's victory in the Dacian Wars. Erected in 113 AD, it stands approximately 30 meters tall and is adorned with a continuous frieze that spirals around the column, depicting scenes from the military campaigns. The column serves both as a tomb for Trajan and as a lasting symbol of Roman artistic and architectural achievement. It remains a significant historical and cultural landmark, illustrating the narrative of Roman expansion.