On this day more groups presented.
Art and Architecture
Key Players:
Theophil Freiherr- Worked with the ruler of Athens to populate the city.
Ictinus- Did about the same as Theophil.
Prince of Bavaria- Helped build a structure.
Key Buildings:
Parthenon- Temple of Parthenous, built in the 5th century B.C.
Erechtheum- Temple from the middle classical period, built between 421-405 B.C.
Open Air Theaters- Open public market. Often had an open wall of columns.
Big influence on art and architecture-sculpture. Pottery for bowls and jugs and also drinking cups. Pottery was exported all over Greece. Pottery became an industry and painting pottery became a form of art.
Painting was also big. Started on walls. The colors were varied but eventually began to fade. Greek sculptures were also painted.
Money-They used decadrachma, tetradrachma, Drachma, and obol.
Hellenistic- Spread into India. Excavation of Ai-Khanoum. Greco-Buddhist art represented a syncretism between Greek and visual of Buddhism. Sculptures became more naturalistic.
The society was a success by increasing their money to build more theaters and paintings. The population boomed. Theaters became the main attraction.
Questions:
1. What were bowls made out of? Clay.
2. What were the main colors used? Yellow, red, white, and black.
Geography
Battle- With mountains it made it hard for Athenians. Due to hot summers it was grueling for the soldiers.
Land- Made up mostly of mountains with small areas of lowlands. Mountains made it hard to farm and travel. Communication was difficult as well. The mountains divided the cities. They knew the land better during battles.
Sea- Athenians were located near the sea in a region called Attica. They became traders with the people of the Mediterranean region. Athens also built a strong naval fleet. With the travel, Athenians began to learn about other cultures and spreading their own.
Climate- Average temperature in January was 4 degrees. Rain wasn't common so farming was hard.
Natural Resources- Olive trees, grapes, lignite, petroleum, iron ore, bauxite, lead, zin, nickel, magnesite, marble, salt, and hydro power potential. Only 23% of the land was usable. The rest were mountains.
Trade and Farming- Olives were the most common crop.
Mining- Developed extensive silver mines at Laurium. Profits helped to support the growth of Athens. Used bronze, tin, and copper for tools and weapons.
Occupations- Farmers worked alone but the family would help during planting season. Farmers raised pigs, grew wheat and barley, tended to olive groves and vineyards. Merchants traded surpluls goods for slaves, grain, metals and timber. Manufacture workers made goods like pottery, armor and clothing.
Questions:
1. What was the average temperature in January? Four degrees.
2. What are three natural resources? Iron ore, bauxite, and nickel.
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