ARTHIST 2B03 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Acropolis Of Athens, Iliupersis, Glossary Of Architecture

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Art History
• Course: ARTHIST 2B03
• Professor: Spencer Pope

Document Summary

A r t h is t o r y 2 b 0 3 m id t e r m 2 r e v ie w. T h e h ig h c l a s s i c a l p e r i o d 4 5 0 - 4 0 0 b c. One of the largest greek temples on the mainland. One of the most iconic images of the classical period. Opposed to distyle in antis, there are columns prostyle creating porches. Uses ration 4:9 in numerous aspects of the building (not related to golden ratio) They planned the inside of the building (cella) before working on the outside. Cella is much more spacious than in similar examples (zeus at olympia) Opisthodomos had a closing lockable door (for storing goods) Doric columns on the outside, doric and ionic inside. Massive statue of athena made of gold and ivory (exterior over wood core)