The Parthenon: The Classical Ideal Of Greek Architecture

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Greece was an amazing civilization with various cultivating works of art philosophy, and architecture. The classical ideal is chiefly the idea of perfection. Which was found in all aspects of arts in ancient Athens. The males would be evaluated by the Greek ideal of perfection. Once the males were fitted in the perfect description they were honored and fairly worshipped. For the Greeks the perfect ideal was for a man to have a gorgeous, slender, muscular and fit body. The ideal perfection for them was very significant, in a way that our society is today; our outlook slightly resembles the Greeks. Where to this day we manipulate many of Athenian work of art, architecture, and philosophy. They achieved a standard of distinction in their work …show more content…

The Parthenon was completed in 432 BC in Athens and it had two main purposes. One the temple was dedicated to goddess Athena which was constructed by the sculptor Phidias. It was a concrete sign of power to impress; it was designed to impress visitors. The monument was built after defeating the Persians. It is made completely of white marble and surrounded by large standing columns. The Parthenon has many optical illusions that enhance the structure making the audience mesmerized. The parts are overall proportioned and balanced; it represents the “epitome of classical architecture” (page 196). Even the ground plan of the structure is laid out in similar proportions. The Parthenon has eight columns at the end and seventeen on the sides. On the top of the columns of the temple, were brightly colored pediments. The Parthenon is well known for its architectural perfection and for the sculptural decoration that was cautiously incorporated into the structure. These decorations showed real events for instance like the Pan Athenian festival. The Parthenon was a pride for the …show more content…

On the other hand, Hector is an ordinary man. Achilles is sort of portrayed as less mannered and very selfish. He only seems to only be caring about his own pride and selfish purposes. Achilles is very impulsive. He chose to grouch and grumble when, his wife Brisies gets taken away from him by Agamemnon. Therefore, because of this Achilles withdraws from the war. He wished that his people would suffer during the war without his help. On the contrary side Hector is seems more composed and quiet and the love he has for his people and family. Achilles was raised to be a great warrior. Achilles fought for death while Hector fought for peace. Achilles fought for Greece to own Troy and add it to the Greek

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