C C 303 Lecture 2: 1/20/17 Notes
7 Feb 2017
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Using the concept of historical context, what is problematic about the statement the. Not everyone have the same interpretations from their perspective. Too broad of a statement in regards to the greeks (diverse in timeframe, geographics) Identification is different depending on city-states, timeframe, context, etc. Opinions regarding myths (beliefs) may change over time. Centauromachy on the southern metope of the parthenon (447-432 bc) Gigantomachy on kylix from the 5th century bc. Doesn"t mean people believe in it, but like to tell the story. For christians, crucifixion of jesus is not a myth, it"s reality, beginning of grace. For others outside the faith, people think it is a myth because it is not logical. But it is a socially powerful, traditional story. He represents charity, does not tell lies; important to people for representation. It tells us that we still have monsters today, similar to the greek"s monsters. Artist-view, not the only way people thought about it.
