Art and Architecture

Question 1

• splendour

Answer 1

that which brought most delightful adornment to Athens, and the greatest amazement to the rest of mankind; that which alone now testifies for Hellas that her ancient power and splendour Plutarch pericles 12

Question 2

• Objections

Answer 2

our city, for all the world like a vain woman, adds to her wardrobe precious stones and costly statues and temples worth their millions.” plutarch Pericles 12

Question 3

Pheidias

Answer 3

But the reputation of his works nevertheless brought a burden of jealous hatred upon Pheidias plutarch Pericles 31

Question 4

Conjecture

Answer 4

If in fact the same thing were to happen to Athens, one would conjecture from that which met the eye that the city was twice as powerful as it in fact is. Thucydides 1.10

Question 5

composition of Athena Parthenos

Answer 5

The statue itself is made of ivory and gold. Pausanias description of Greece 1.24.5

Question 6

Prominent Temples not on the Acropolis

Answer 6

Hephaesteon in the agora, Elusis , Sounnion, Thorikos, Brauron.

Question 7

Souinon

Answer 7

After the battle of Salamis and entire Persian trireme was placed before the temple.

Question 8

Frieze

Answer 8

Depicts an equestrian parade, for its majority. It then depicts a religious ceremony with the Athenians elders and various tools used for sacrificing animals. Then there is an image of 12 figures taller than the rest, interpreted as the gods.

Question 9

Metopes

Answer 9

not described by any ancient sources. Appear to depict conflicts between Athenians and the other. Possibly a metaphor for the persian war.