THE LEGACY OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS Global I: Spiconardi
The World of Academia Philosophy “love of wisdom” History Herodotus develops the genre of historia – “to inquire”
The World of Academia Mathematics Geometry Euclid The Elements used as a math text for over 2000 years Pythagoras Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c²
The World of Academia Medicine Hippocrates studies cause and cures for illness Hippocratic Oath Physicians’ ethical oath Asclepius
The Arts & Literature Sculpture realistic & life-like; celebrated the human form Architecture the use of columns IonicDoricCorinthian
The Arts & Literature Epic Poems The Odyssey Iliad Sappho’s odes of love/Sapphic form of poetry
The Arts & Literature Drama (Comedy & Tragedy) Amphitheatres built for entertainment Antigone Oedipus Rex Actors during the Golden Age were “stars”
Grand Central Whispering Wall
Miscellaneous Democracy – Citizens serve the public/make political decisions The Olympics Athletic competition Celebration of human achievement