Key players in art were Theophil Freiherr, Ictinus, ad Prince Bavaria.
Key buildings- Temples, Parthenon temple of it was built in the 5th century. Erechtheum- temple from the middle classical period of Greek built on the Acropolis of athens
Big influence on art and architecture Pottery- bowls for mixing wine and water. Jugs and cups to drink water. Cotinth and athenians dominated their pottery was exported all over the greek world. Pottery became an industry and pottery painting became a form of art.
Painting was a big role played as a visual. Painting on walls were always painted and very bright.
Types of money- Dechadrachma(43.25g) teradrachma(17.20g) drachma(4.30g) obol(.72g)
Art and architecture spreak into india. During this period of time sculptures became more and more naturalistic. They increased their money to build more theaters and to make paintings.Theatres were the main attraction during this period.
Geography. How land and climate helped hurt during battles. With all the mountains around and in athens it made it hard to fight the athenians. since athens had hot dry summers it made it hard on the soldiers.
Greece is made up of almost entirely of mountains with only small areas of lowlands. The mountains divided the cities in ancient greece.
They were located in the sea in a region of Greece called Attica. Because the athenians were so close to the sea they became traders with other civilizations. It also encouraged them to build a strong naval fleet.
Average temperature in January was 4 deg. They didnt get much rain so it made it hard to farm.
Natural resources. Olive trees, grapes, lignite, petroleum, iron ore, bauxite, lead, zing, nickel, magnesite. Only 23% of the land was usable.
Trade and farming- they werent many crops mosltly olives. Mining they devoloped silver mines. Most farmers worked alone, but during the entire family helped during planting seasons. they raised pigs. Merchants traded surplus in exchange for slaves and grain. Maufacturers specialized in making goods like pottery and armor.
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