ARTH 1200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Ancient Agora Of Athens, Barrel Vault, William Lyon Mackenzie King
11 Mar 2016
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Lecture 4: 29/09/2015 ancient greece and rome. Intellectual flourishing (eg. socrates, plato, aristotle, sophocles etc. ) The citadel that rests atop a hill in athens. 437 bce, mnesikles (architect) the ceremonial entrance way of the. Acropolis included ceremonial doric columns that welcomed viewers walking up. 425 bce, kallikates (architect) most famous in athens, goddess patron of the city and this is the reminder through an ionic order. Intercolumniation: the wider space between the columns allowed for chariots, carts, and was considered a ceremonial entrance but presents structural problems (inserted an iron rod to assist the lintel and prevent it from breaking) 448 bce - major temple to athena, most symbolically important and is in the highest spot, typical doric temple. Entering the naos/cella, the gold-plated statue of athena could be seen. She would be physically + symbolically present. The frieze sculpture was subtle but elaborate. Classical sculptures were traditionally painted in color.
