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The Golden Age of Greece Creativity and Art in Greece (video)
Classical Greece Golden Age the height of a civilization’s intellectual accomplishment and economic productivity
Golden Age of Athens Pericles—leader of Athens (461-429 BCE) 3 Goals Strengthen Athenian democracy Hold and strengthen the empire Glorify Athens
Glorifying Athens Wealth was used to beautify Athens. The Parthenon – built to honor Athena, goddess of wisdom & protector of Athens Sculptures- “serenity” & “grace.” Classical art
Perfection and Balance in Philosophy
Philosophy Greek philosophers, or "lovers of wisdom," used observation and reason to study the world around them.
Perfection and Balance in Architecture
Parthenon—Dedicated to Athena Architecture Parthenon—Dedicated to Athena Buildings dedicated to gods and goddesses
part of Parthenon frieze
Created columns to support their buildings
Perfection and Balance in Art
Pre-Classical Greek statue
idealism state of perfection
Ideal, Not Real
Perfection and Balance in History
Herodotus Father of History objectivity – eliminating bias or favoritism reported on Greco- Persian Wars Gather multiple sources and write a narrative
Perfection and Balance in Theatre
drama [based on popular myth] ie. Hercules (goal to become a god – perfection) ie. Oedipus (sleeps with mother and disturbs perfect bloodline) tragedy comedy voice amplification and anonymity
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