Themes - Summary 14

Question 1

Organization of Greek sanctuaries

Answer 1

Not clean and minimal - crowded, with dedications occupying every part of the available space.

Question 2

How dedications could shape a sanctuary

Answer 2

For almost 100 years the most impressive feature in sanctuary of Poseidon on Cape Sounion were four Kouroi dedicated around 590; first complete temple erected in seconnd half of 5th century

Question 3

Reasons for dedication

Answer 3

Victory, professional success, child birth, health. Votives for victory, birth, success can be specific portraits, but often quite generic. Votives to healing deities and heroes can be general, but usually very specific: often the body part that needs to be healed, or the deity curing the specific area.

Question 4

Wars of monuments

Answer 4

Battlefields were the sanctuaries: decreasing the importance of the offerings of political enemies, lording it over others. Could also use shields of enemies, like Alexander did at the Parthenon.