CLA230H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Erechtheion, Cimon, Propylaea
Document Summary
Classical athenian culture emerge in pre-socratic and sophistic movement in athens. Festivals sponsored by the state and; plays, particularly comedy addresses. Intellectuals moving to athens to tutor contemporary events and the opinions, moods, etc, of the demos historical evidence. Emerges after the death of ephialtes and ostracism of cimon. Most important politician at athens after 450bc; general for 16[?] year straight. Constitution allow elites to maintain and grow influence through office, and pericles is an example. Plutarch, life of pericles: pericles is the new peisistratus , effectively power of a tyrant. Lawful but influence beyond all others, and outside of the constitution. Periclean building program: classical athenian monuments often attributed to his plan, but may just date to the time. Reflects athenian power under pericles; responsible for the enduring influence pericles has, like. Peisistratus [festivals in common too]; infrastructure strengthens the economy and brings peace. Pericles offered to then spend the money himself and dedicate it to himself.
