Grecian art, or Hellenistic art -
Greek excellence in architecture has touched the world in the almost 3 centuries following their 450 BCE Golden Era.
Pericles was sort of their George Washington. Pericles led the Athenians in military success, in trading at sea and directed the building of the Parthenon.
The temple of Athena Parthenos (parthenogenesis, "virgin birth")
is the largest of numerous temples atop the mesa called the Acropolis (acro, "high," see acrophobia, "fear of heights"). It is one of the few great cities named for a goddess.
The Doric columns (Ionic and Corinthian columns are more elaborate)
are topped by a decorative band called a frieze. Above the frieze is the pediment, which represents the footing of the roof.
Inside was a 40-foot ivory and gold statue of Athena.
The relief sculptures in the pediment brought to life the struggle of Athena and Poseidon. Those marble sculptures now reside in the British Museum, London (and are referred to as the Elgin Marbles). The Greeks are asking that the work be repatriated - brought back to its fatherland. So far the English government has demurred.
Students are using rolled paper columns and thick pediments and frieze to bring the Parthenon to life with unusual texture.
The project, with identifications of all parts and a map of the Greek Empire, is worth 5 points.
Students will also write a 9-question, multiple-choice quiz to cover the terminology.
Before the end of next week they must teach the lesson of the Parthenon to 3 people.
- Record their answers and the score.
- Have the pupil sign and write a brief profile, such as "Brian Beeler, age 45, electrician."
- Quiz and 3 sets of results: 15 pts.
The educational theme: "if you want to learn a thing, teach it."
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