Kendall Burroughs
Professor Kate O’Mara
ARH-102
21 March 13
The Parthenon! During my spring break I took a trip to “the Athens of the south”, Nashville Tennessee. Nashville is home to one of the most historic replicas of all time, the Parthenon. The Parthenon was originally a temple in Greece that was dedicated to the goddess, Athena who was the patron, or guardian of the people. The construction of the Parthenon began in 447 BC and finally was concluded in 438 BC. The Parthenon is an important historic building of Classical Greece that today remains demolished and reduced to rubble.
In 1897, Nashville started constructing the full-scale replica to celebrate the Tennessee Centennial and International exposition. The Parthenon’s main attraction is the radiant goddess, Athena. Originally, Athena was made of Ivory and plates of gold fixed onto a wooden base however; Nashville’s modern replica was created from gypsum cement and fiberglass. When I first saw her I was awe-struck because the gold materials she is made of glows, giving her the presentation a goddess deserves. She has a very stoic look on her face but, the detail in her clothing and color are phenomenal. Athena is in the center of a large room to give spectators the room to look up, as well as observe the base that is decorated with classical Romanesque figures. Along with the serpent, shield, and spear, she holds Nike, the goddess of victory, in her right hand. Nike alone stands 6’4’’ tall! The shield she possesses is a piece of art itself, covered in intricate design behind the serpent. In the same room on her right, Athena is accompanied by the Elgin casts that are actual artistic fragments of sculptures from the original Parthenon. Though they are only pieces, they all have
When work began on the Parthenon in 447 BC, the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power. Work on the temple continued until 432; the Parthenon, then, represents the tangible and visible efflorescence of Athenian imperial power, unencumbered by the depradations of the Peloponnesian War. Likewise, it symbolizes the power and influence of the Athenian politician, Perikles, who championed its construction. Some historians believe that Athens concluded a peace treaty with Persia in 449, two…
The Parthenon, built in the 5th century BC, was revolutionary for its unique building genius, which made it appear as though it was far lighter than it was, and not box-like. Iktinos and Kallikrates had a substantial job on their hands whilst constructing the Parthenon. They created a building that is seen to be the epitome of Doric temple buildings, while still managing to incorporate ionic features. Nevertheless, this was not the most difficult aspect in which they had to contend with. The underlying…
As many people know, the Parthenon is one of the most inspiring works of architecture known to mankind. The project of the extraordinary Acropolis was taken on by one of the most influential leaders of history, Pericles. Pericles influenced not only the building of one of the grandest works but the example of democracy displayed by the Greeks. The architecture was unique for its time, it featured excellent structure. The breathtaking Metopes featuring the epic battles of the gods, the Frieze a detailed…
The Parthenon In the ancient Greek world , Religion was a very important part in people’s lives ,with formal rituals , such as sacrifices , myths that explained the origins of mankind , and temples that overshadowed the Greek cities , built in the honor of the gods . one of the greatest and most famous of all Greek temples is the Parthenon . The Parthenon is a magnificent temple in the center of Athens , it stood on the highest part of its acropolis (The fortified height or citadel of an ancient Greek city…
THE PARTHENON/ELGIN MARBLES By Renee Livio Who should own the Parthenon/Elgin has been a long and complex debate. Both sides, the British and the Greeks have valid and equal points as to why they should be the one to care and to keep these precious sought out marbles. Here today, I will present the arguments for both sides. “ÒÚ˘¿ The Parthenon, throughout history, has been shaken by earthquakes, set on fire, shattered to an extent, attacked a numerous amount of times, looted for its sculptures…
architects sought order, beauty, and perfection in their sculpture and architecture. The bronze sculpture Doryphoros (Spear Bearer) (c. 440 BCE), by Polykleitos, and the Parthenon on the Acropolis (c. 447-432 BCE), by Iktinos and Kallikrates, both share those aforementioned qualities in their strikingly similar design. While the Parthenon on the Acropolis may be a building, it still has similar symmetry and aspects of desired beauty as that of the sculpture, Doryphoros. Classical Greek architecture and…
material wealth deposited in the shaft graves at Mycenae (ca. 1550 B.C.) and because of its powerful elite society Mycenaeans flourished in its four centuries. I will talk about three major cultural artifacts in ancient Greece time. Parthenon Temple Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis in Greece. Its architectural style is the Doric order and was built in 447 BC when the Athenian empire was at the height of its power. The temple was built to house the cult statue goddess Athena…
“The Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece” The Parthenon Marbles are a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures, inscriptions and architectural pieces that were originally part of the temple of Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens. The Parthenon temple was built in Greece in the 5th century BC to honour the goddess Athena, and has since become one of the most recognisable wonders of the world, and one of the greatest architectural feats of the ancient Greeks…
Parthenon, chief temple of the Greek goddess Athena on the hill of the Acropolis at Athens, Greece. It was built in the mid-5th century bce and is generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order, the simplest of the three Classical Greek architectural orders. The name Parthenon refers to the cult of Athena Parthenos (“Athena the Virgin”) that was associated with the temple. Directed by the Athenian statesman Pericles, the Parthenon was built by the architects Ictinus and Callicrates under…
building named the Temple of the Athena Nike designed by Kallikrates. A great statue of Athena created by Phidias, was originally stood in the center. To the right of where this sculpture was, there is the Parthenon. The architects that carried out this building were Iktinos and Kallikrates. The Parthenon is a Doric temple, which was designed with slight corrections…
