Panathenaic Amphora Flashcards

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When is the Panathenaic Amphora dated to?

A

333-332 BC

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What does the reverse of the Panathenaic Amphora depict?

A

Three athletes running- prize for running race

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What does the obverse of the Panathenaic Amphora show?

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An armed Athena striding forward

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Why is the significance of the Panathenaic Amphora?

A

Reveals the goddesses’ presence in festival and her anthropomorphic depiction

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How is Athena shown as powerful and impressive on the Panathenaic Amphora?

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Breaks the upper register- larger than mortals on reverse; armoured- with shield, spear and helmet; striding forward with purpose

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How is Athena shown as anthropomorphic on the Panathenaic Amphora?

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Long hair, jewellery and typical upper class clothing

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Where was the Panathenaic Amphora found?

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Libya- importance? Taken when someone migrated

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What was the Panathenaic Amphora full of?

A

Olive oil from sacred grove of Athena

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