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The Parthenon
The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple dedicated to Athena. Located on the Athenian Acropolis, it is one of the most recognizable sites in all of Greece. Questions about the Parthenon can be found here.
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What design are the Parthenon columns?
action, the artist carefully arranged the figures to show balance and order, and the sculptures are lifelike and accuratsy. GREEKS RULE!!
What features of the Parthenon influenced the western civilization?
The pantheon still had the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. After the fall of the Roman Empire, knowledge of how to make concrete was lost and domes were not built until Brunelleschi built the dome of Florence Cathedral (The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore) from 1420 to1436.This was a massive feat because Brunelleschi worked out how to build a massive dome, one which was even bigger than that of the Pantheon. After that a dome was designed by Michelangelo for the St. Pater's Basilica. Many other churches were built with a dome. The Capitol also has a dome. The inspiration for this was Roman architecture
Where was the Greek temple the Parthenon built?
In Athens. == == On the Acropolis in Athens, funded by filched money from the Delian League Treasury
Which is older the Parthenon in Greece or the pyramids in Egypt?
The Parthenon was built in the 5th century BC. The Coliseum was built around 70 or 72 AD, making the Parthenon the older by around nearly 600 years.
Why do people visit the Parthenon?
I have often said that it would be a crime against humanity to visit Greece and not go the Parthenon. It is the primary symbol of the birth of western civilization. 1.500.000 visitors per year enjoy the experience of Parthenon and the Athens Acropolis
Who were the architects responsible for the construction of the Parthenon?
Iktinos and Kallikrates were the two architects of the temple of Parthenon which was constructed on top of the Athens Acropolis.
What role did the Parthenon play in Ancient Greek life?
Made offerings to the goddess Athena and asked for guidance and support as she was patron goddess of the city; stored the city's money there under the protection of the goddess; sought sanctuary there under protection of the goddess.
Greek citizens assembled in an open area called an?
An Agora was an important meeting place for Greek citizens. It was the artistic, political, athletic and social center of the city. The most famous of these was the Ancient Athens Agora. This originated between the 18th century and 8th century BCE.
Where in the US could you go to walk around a reconstruction of the Parthenon of Athens?
At Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee. It was constructed for the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition.
What was used to build the Pathenon and what was placed inside it?
The Parthenon is built of marble and used to contain a statue of the Greek goddess Athena.
What s the Parthenon known for?
The Parthenon is known as the symbol of Greece and it is known for where the big statue of anthea is
Can the British keep the Parthenon marble?
Ownership of the Elgin marbles is still under ongoing dispute.
What values and abilities does the Parthenon reveal about Greeks?
The Parthenon stands as a sterling example of Balance, Symmetry, Harmony, and Proportion.
Why was entasis each column swelling about a third of the way up employed in the Parthenon?
To fool the eye against them appearing narrower as they rise
