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The Parthenon is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece. It was built on the acropolis of Athens to the Greek goddess Athena, protector of the city. The building was promoted by Pericles and was built under the general supervision of the sculptor Phidias, who also had charge of the sculptural decoration. Inside, there was a huge statue of the goddess, over eleven meters high. 7.2. Sculpture The western side of the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens. Greek sculptures tell us a story about Gods, Heroes, Mythical Creatures and Greek culture in general. They are made of different types of materials, including marble and bronze. The majority of the sculptures have been lost. However, we know what they were like, thanks to copies made by the Romans. Did you know that most of the sculptures were painted in bright colors Lady of Auxerre: the original and the reconstruction at the Classics Faculty, Cambridge(Sidgwick Site). OPINION Which one do you prefer Why Greek sculptures are mainly divided into 3 time periods: "Archaic", "Classical" and "Hellenistic". La antigua Grecia. Antonio Rus Martínez. 16
Activities 1. Look at the following pictures and describe them. The box bellow might help you. - The picture represents… - It was made of… - It was made in the … century - The author was… - Characteristics… The _____________ period The _____________ period The ______________ period Kroisos Kouros (anonymous, marble, 530 BC.) It represents Discobolus in a marble copy (Myron, 455 B.C.) It represents Laocoön and His Sons (Agesander Athenodoros and Polydorus, marble 50 A.D.) It represents Inspiration Face Face Other characteristics Face Other characteristics Other characteristics La antigua Grecia. Antonio Rus Martínez. 17
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