HIST 1001 Chapter : 14-Feb-13
Document Summary
Classical culture and the athenian golden age the wealth of the empire lead to art glories such as the parthenon and things that were covered in things such as gold or bronze. Within the greek context, athens was the first to really have such disposable wealth. Almost always things were produced in the name of the patron, but now since the city was named after a patron, things produced were done so in the name of the city. Understood as a political form of art (polis= city/state) Believed that if you don"t live in a greek city state, you are not a human being . Polis being in center of town also reminds us of another form of ancient art (dramatic literature) however, many of these plays do not remain because they were transcribed on rock. (antigone and oedipus rex) Once again another example of a competitive nature. Mainly stories of the gods and told to emphasize a moral lesson.
