Sculptures And Structures
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The document discusses Greek structures and sculptures from ancient times. Structures were usually made of limestone and in a rectangular shape, using marble from Attica in Doric or Ionic styles to house gods. The Parthenon, built to honor Athena, was a prominent temple constructed between 447-438 BC. Other structures mentioned include the Altar of Twelve Gods, Erechtheion, Temple of Hephaestus, and Temple of Apollo. Sculptures were typically marble statues made with bronze and iron tools, ranging from small figurines to large temple statues, initially focusing on clothing and later the face. Famous sculptures discussed include Athena, Discobolos, Hadrian, Nike of
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Sculptures And Structures
- 1. Sculptures and StructuresVeronica Griego
- 2. StructuresThey were usually limestone.The shape was typically rectangle.The marble that was used came from Attica.The styles were Doric and Ionic.Temples were used to house gods or goddesses.
- 3. The ParthenonPericles, Phidias, Kalamis, Ictinus, and Calibrates were all part of the construction of it.Began construction on it around 447 B.C.Built on the old temple of Athena and the older Parthenon.The building was 237 ft. long, 110 ft. wide, and 60 ft. high.It was made to honor the goddess Athena.There were two rooms built into it.
- 4. Other StructuresAlter of Twelve GodsThe ErechtheionTemple of HephaestusTemple of ApolloThe Arsenal
- 5. SculpturesMost statues that were made by the Greeks were marble.Their tools were made up of bronze and iron.The sculptures ranged from small figurines to big statues that were in temples.Greek sculptors early on focused on what they were wearing. Later they were focused on the face.
- 6. SculpturesAthenaDiscobolosHadrianNike of Samothrace Charioteer of DelphiDionysus