Architecture of the Golden Age of the Athenians
Key buildings:
The Acropolis was the main group of buildings in Athens that looked over the city. One of the most recognizable monuments in the world.
- It took 9 years to build. completed in 438 BC. Cost 3 billion dollars in today's money.
The Parathenon and other buildings on the acropolis were all built between 460 and 430 BC under Pericles. Used for political and cultural reasons.. Cost over 3 billion dollars. Built between 447 and 432 BC. One of the biggest construction projects of the ancient time.
The Porch of Caryatids has six columns holding up the roof. Women. Built between 421 and 406 BC. Cost 130 million dollars to build.
Most devine and complex sculptures of this time are the sculptures of the Athenian Acropolis. Parathenon eventually became a church.
Buildings were built to show cultural and political achievements of Athens. Used to honor gods and goddesses such as Athena. Political gatherings.
Built walls surrounding the city for protection and defense. Used for praise, worship, buying and selling items, drama, education and law.
The Agora
Sells and trade. Homestyle things and food.
The theater of Dionysus
-meant for dramatic plays.
-Social life. Many big events. Pure comedy
Pnyx - decide laws and rules of the town.
Key Players
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
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