Visual Arts History 2247E Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Chariot Racing, Pediment, Hubris
7 Apr 2015
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Feb. 24th - temple of zeus at olympia (456 bce): east pediments. 1st temple after persian wars: olympia olympic games. Lost war and spoils used by elis to help fund construction. Build of limestone & marble [shipped from island] metopes = $ Famous cult statue of zeus [high classical] one of 7 wonders of ancient world: chryselephantine: gold and ivory, throne = ivory, zeus plated in gold. Pausanias give historical details: by famous sculptor pheidias. Local mythological take: double hubris o: athletes take fair play oath. Story: chariot race btw king of piza and prince pelops that started at sanctuary, o. King piza: father = ares (god of war) gave him pair of magical 4 horses who run chariot. Received prophecy: will die at hand of son-in-law [ marry daughter b/c not want to die & incest with daughter] Challenge suitor in chariot races, with head start for suitors, & stabs in back when catching up, 13 suitors die.
