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The “Golden Age” of Athens • Period of great • • achievements in arts and sciences. Athens rebuilt by Pericles, Athenian General Built with money collected from the Delian League. Greek Architects and Artists • The work of Greek architects and artists reflected a concern with balance, order, and beauty. Harmony and Idealism are found in the paintings, sculptures, and buildings. All the artwork offers views of Greek life. There are thousands of artifacts left today for us to study and enjoy. Greek Architecture Porch of Maidens, Acropolis - Athens The Parthenon, Acropolis - Athens The Parthenon Dedicated to the Goddess Athena Parthenon Built between 447 B.C.E. and 438 B.C.E. Columns Columns are part of post and lintel type construction. Egyptians used post and lintel columns in their construction. Columns • The Greeks adopted post and lintel from the Egyptians modifying and developing their own style of column or order decoration. • There were three types of Greek Columns still used today: Doric, Ionic, Corinthean. Doric Columns The first of the Greek order (the oldest) Ionic Column The second Greek order (the middle) Corinthian Column The third type of Greek order Columns are the post part of construction; the Greeks also modified the lintel part. - Pediment (Lintel): Frieze: statues, usually of the Gods Buildings • Many Greek buildings remain at least partially standing These styles and buildings influenced the Roman architecture that followed. Acropolis • Main temple complex in Athens and Greece. • Built by Pericles; “Golden Age of Athens.” Parthenon Athena’s temple at the Acropolis Athena Nike Temple Nike – Goddess of Victory Acropolis 360 • Panoramic tour with audio Click to start your tour