Chapter 5 Section 4
4 parts to Greek Culture Architecture and Sculpture Literature and Theatre Science and Math Philosophy Epicureans Stoicism
Architecture and Sculpture The Hellenistic Kingdoms were lands of opportunity for Greek Architects. Hellenistic Kings and other wealthy citizens hired sculptors to line the city streets with thousands of statues. The level of workmanship in these statues were the same as those of the Golden Age.
Literature and Theatre The Hellenistic Age produce a huge number of literary works. Very little of this writing has actually survived. Appolonius of Rhodes wrote Argonatic, while Theocritus wrote short poems about the beauty of nature. Menander (343 BC – 291 BC) was the best known playwright of this time.
Science and Math Archimedes – Established the science of physics – Explained the lever and compound pulley Aristarchus – Established that the Earth revolves around the sun Eratosthenes – Figured out that the Earth is round Euclid – Wrote a book that organized information about geometry Hipparchus – Created a system to explain how planets and stars move Hippocrates – Known as the father of medicine – First to write a medical code of good behavior Hypatia – Expanded knowledge of math and astronomy Pythagoras – First to establish the principles of geometry
Philosophy Epicurus and Zeno Epicurus Founded Epicureanism Taught that happiness was the goal of life Epicurean means love of physical pleasure such as good food and comfortable surroundings, spending time with friends and learning not to worry about things. Epicureans avoided worry by staying out of politics and public service
Philosophy Epicurus and Zeno Zeno Developed Stoicism For Stoics happiness came from following reason, not emotions, and doing your duty Stoics thought people had a duty to serve their city