Essays on Friezes

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Technique Doric Parthenon: Gallery of Images Description of the work of art. The Parthenon which was constructed between 447-432 BC during the height of the Athenian Empire. It was a Doric style, post and lintel temple that was made up of a rectangular floor that had a series of low setting steps on each side. The Architects incorporated the Doric ration of 9:4. The Doric design also consisted of a series of Triglyphs and metopes that were situated on the entablature or the roof. The metopes were accompanied by a panel that was made up of a relief sculpture. ...

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The Temple of Athena Nike presents a building that was constructed around 420 BC, thus presenting the earliest iconic temple in Acropolis (Calvin.edu). The significant positioning of the temple increased the relevance of the construction since the temple had been constructed on a steep position in the south west corner of Acropolis and at the entrance of Propylaea. It is imperative to note that the temple consisted of a walled sanctuary, which formed the entrance of Propylaea. The Nike Parapet was responsible for the protection of the wall from the south, north and west.

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During the Holocaust many pieces of art were stolen from the Jewish people by the Nazi party. One of these paintings is known as The Women in Gold. The painting was originally known as Adele Bloch-Bauer, but the Nazi’s changed the name so it could be displayed (Stamberg, n.p.). In changing the name they in essence stripped the painting of its Jewish identity just so they could excuse the fact they wanted to hang the painting for themselves. The subject of the painting, Adele Bloch-Bauer was the wife of the wealthy sugar tycoon, Ferdinand Bloch (Stamberg, n.p.). During ...

Build in the honor of the Goddess Athens on the top of the Athenian Acropolis between 447-438 BC, the Parthenon is a majestic temple, which reflects the Greek artistic power and architectural ingenuity (Jenkins 76). This construction was built under the reign of Pericles for celebrating the end of the war between Athens and Persia, but its historical significance comprises many more scenes that left the scars of various dominations through time, such as the bombardment during the Ottoman domination, when, in 1687, the Venetian troops fired the Parthenon, which served the Ottomans as the fortress and the place where ...

The awakening of art and architecture began to take place around 520 and 420 B.C.. This awakening spawned a competition between artists and architects of the time to produce greater works than ever before. Athens became a gathering place for great artisans. They brought their works together in an area of Athens known as the Acropolis. By looking at the different architectural and artistic styling’s one can gain a better understanding of Greek culture. The Acropolis is one of the well-known architectural wonders of the world. The entrance is a giant gateway called the Propylaea. Stepping through this gateway almost seems ...