Classical Studies 1000 Lecture 16: Classics 1000 – Classes 16 to 18

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 1000
• Professor: Christopher Brown

Document Summary

Typically built in places that the greeks thought was special" or divine. Temple of poseidon was by the sea because he was the sea god. This temple was the last thing sailors would see as they sailed away. The building of temples to the gods remained a priority for greek communities. The temples were surrounded by colonnades (long sequence of columns/pillars) The architectural orders" (pillars) were designed for these exteriors. The orders" represent a lasting contribution to western architecture, and help define the classical style. Temple of athena is the center of the acropolis. Acropolis used for a variety of purposes (christian church, munitions" dump, etc) Elite youth riding horses represents the elite (owning horses) and the army. Artemis was surrounded by sexualized myths: related her to young girls ready for marriage. Athena was not sexualized because she was a warrior.