Originating from the Acropolis at Athens, the Parthenon and the Kritios Boy are significant pieces of Greek art and architecture. They act as distinct transitions in the style of sculpture and architecture respectively. While they represent different cultural aspects of ancient Greece, they have similar societal ideals and artistic techniques and influence. The Parthenon (see Figure 1) was built after the Persians raided the Acropolis as payback for Athen’s part in their defeat in the war of 492-490 BCE. To honor the destruction of their city while celebrating their perseverance and victory in the war, Athenians decided to integrate parts of the ruins into the rebuilding of the city. Using the surviving materials from the destroyed great marble …show more content…
Unlike earlier Archaic sculptures that often depicted idealized figures, the Kritios Boy reflects a more individualized and nuanced approach to human anatomy and expression. Both the Parthenon and the Kritios Boy embody Greek notions of perfection and beauty. The Parthenon, with its harmonious proportions and meticulous craftsmanship, reflects the Greek pursuit of idealized beauty in built form. Every aspect was specifically planned to be perceived as perfect and symmetrical to the human eye, even if it wasn’t. The middle of the floor was raised slightly in the middle of each side of the stairs, the distance between columns was moved closer together toward the ends of each side, and the width of each column varied from the bottom to the top, all to account for imperfections mathematical symmetry can be perceived by the human eye. On the other hand, the Kritios Boy epitomizes the Greek ideal of physical beauty through its naturalistic depiction of the human form, capturing the essence of youthful grace and …show more content…
This sculpture represents a transitional period in the portrayal of male beauty and nudity in art, similar to how the Parthenon acted as a stepping-off point for future Greek architectural building plans and processes. While the Parthenon is often hailed as a masterpiece without an equal, its influence is apparent in later architectural works. It has served as a template for buildings and still is today. The Parthenon stands out for its architectural innovation and cultural significance, but similar traits can be seen in a multitude of pieces. From columns to stylization to its sculptural elements, its impact can be seen in other Greek and Western pieces of architecture. Its combination of Ionic and Doric elements along with the mathematical planning and genius that went into its conception acted as a blueprint for many architectural wonders following its creation. It is part of a continuum of Greek artistic endeavors that sought to achieve perfection and harmony in various forms, whether through sculpture, architecture, poetry, or philosophy. In conclusion, the Athenian Parthenon and the Kritios Boy exemplify different aspects of Greek ideals and artistic
The Boy Kings of Texas and My Beloved World The Boy Kings of Texas is a memoir written by Domingo Martinez. It is a Mexican-American coming of age narrative that has received the National Bok Award. The book is about a junior boy named Martinez and the traumas a young person can face while growing up in Brownsville, Texas. The boy was subjected to beatings from his father and never got the love he wanted from his mother. Moreover, Martinez and his siblings had a rough time to bond in the unique clash
five-year-old girl who is unable to swim is drowning in a pool, where the depth is ten feet. She is incapable of communicating for help and continuously gulps copious amounts of water while kicking her legs and flinging her arms frantically. A young boy who is learning how to swim notices her desperate need for a rescue, but is too hesitant to do anything due to his fear of deep water. He then realizes that he does not want a young girl to die just because no one was able to come to her rescue, and
Commonly accepted is the idea that girls are more successful in lingual and artistic subjects, and that boys are more successful in S.T.E.M programming (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), within these stereotypes there has been a push for more S.T.E.M educational programming specifically for girls to encourage less of a gender gap. We do not see this push for arts programming with boys, and the assumption remains. With this comes a gap in expectation and does not benefit male students trying
Stephen King once said, “People think I am a strange person. This is not correct. I have the heart of a small boy. It is in a glass jar on my desk.” This quote seems fine at the beginning but has a startling ending. This relates to a very significant element in stories meant to scare us: transformation. The most compelling part of this element is transformation in people or characters. There are incredible examples of this in the stories Frankenstein, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The
Joyces Araby A love sick, or obsessed, boy? Or a little bit of both? Either way, James Joyce's story, Araby, is about growing up, and how things do not always turn out how we would like, or expect them to. The main character, a young boy, seems to be about twelve or thirteen years of age. He lives on a dead end street with his aunt and uncle in the Irish city of Dublin. The author is constantly using imagery to convey how mundane the young boys life is, and how dark it is living in Dublin
had found an excuse to call the boy he has been admiring. With one last thought of victory Jean grabbed his phone, quickly dialing Armin's
Bricklayer’s Boy is a story about a father and son and their working lives. The Narrator, or son, grew up in a blue-collared household, with a father that was a bricklayer. By his early 20’s, his father already had a wife, a career, two sons and a house. His father was the son of an immigrant, and believed in working hard so that his sons could get white-collared jobs and have an easier life. The narrator had other ideas though, and decided to become a newspaper reporter. His father didn’t understand
The Boys Who Cried Wolf: A Plunge Through History The Boy Who Cried Wolf is a common fable known to all but little know of the underlying significance of its message. From Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, dealing with the onset of McCarthyism at the time, McCarthyism itself, and the current political climate, unfounded accusations have been used to gain power and shift blame in the time of crisis throughout history. Simply put, boy’s cry wolf and the people come running. In The Crucible, many characters
gender studies at the Stony Brook University in New York. He is a spokesperson of the National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS) and also a longtime feminist. Kimmel defines Guyland as a stage in life where a boy transitions from adolescence to adulthood or simply, where a boy “becomes a man”. He also defines it as place or a bunch of places where guys go to meet with other guys to be guys with each other, effectively escaping the stress and hassle of parents, girlfriends, jobs, kids, and
While on a combat patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, I observed a plethora of boys outside of a school playing soccer. It was an intriguing moment so I spoke with the head of the school, and asked him many questions and observed the classrooms. The most significant disparity throughout was that the classrooms were filled with girls and hardly any boys. The boys were authorized to play soccer at their leisure, however the girls had to remain in class and be educated. Being young and naïve to their cultural
Lars and the Real Girl is a film that illustrates a variety of Catholic Social Teachings. The teaching of human dignity is evident because although Lars has a distant relationship with the community treats him just as important as the others. Lars is socially awkward and consumed with isolated behaviors, however, the community does not treat him as an outsider or disregard his presence. Lars has difficulty maintaining a close relationship with his family and co-workers because he rarely takes
The children are once again on the road to meet their next relative Dr. Montgomery aka Uncle Monty. When they arrive he gives them a warm welcome which makes them feel like this experience will be the best yet. He had a house with a reptile room where he gives the orphans jobs to help him. Violet who invents traps, Klaus who reads up on the reptiles, and sunny who would bite ropes. Only a day in their new home uncle Monty invites them to Peru. He said that they would be leaving once his new
role in her transition to adulthood. However, Esperanza highlights that the kind of impact boys have on you, depends on your actions and qualities. I have never understood boys and I will not waste time trying to understand them. Just like Esperanza, when I was little, I was completely disgusted by them; Esperanza says: “The boys and girls live in separate worlds”(Cisneros,
Suzy Kolber Bio, Wiki, Married, Family, Husband, Children, Net Worth, ESPN Short bio Suzy Kobler is a popular American reporter, co-producer, sportscaster for ESPN. She was born on 14th of May 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Her family has named her Suzzane Lisa Kolber and her Zodiac sign is Taurus. Her father name is marked, Ingram. Suzy Kolber spent most of her childhood enjoying with family. She holds American nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. In her early childhood
In the Maze Runner, directed by Wes Ball, Chuck is a vital character in the movie who symbolizes innocence. Chuck is the youngest boy in the Glade and he is a bit on the chubby side as well. These characteristics alone already differentiate Chuck from the rest of the boys. Chuck befriended Thomas the first day he was welcomed to the Glade. Throughout the movie, Chuck portrays his innocence by believing in Thomas’s abilities, choosing not to participate in savage-like practices, and dying at the hands