-Greek predilection for algebra and geometry present in the design of this building -17 columns on side x and 8 columns in front y -Ration length 9:4 -Same proportions for the cella -Outside columns made thicker because of the illusion of size from surrounding light -Unusually light, 2 windows in the cella -Floors curved upward in the center to drain the rain.
--Traditional greek temple; marble. -4 ionic columns inside the temple -Athena made of gold and ivory
-Interior built to house a massive Athena statue.
Context
--Top of a rocky outcropping overlooking the city -Reforms allowed more ppl to participate in government -Iquitos and kallikreins built the Parthenon.
-Amphiprostyle -> having 4 columns in front and back -Built to commemorate the Greek victory over the Persians, the Battle of Marathon -Many images of victory on the temple Content: -Nike adjusting her sandals –Not clear if it is off or on because she is on sacred ground -The relationship between the body and drapery made it more prominent
-Sculpture fits comfortably in the triangular space of the pediment -Classical art -> contrapposto
--Shows the birth of Athena from the head of Zeus and other deities watching
-Parthenon sculptures -East pediment of the Parthenon
-Graceful winged figure -Modeled in high relief -Deeply incised drapery lines reveal body —-Innovation: wet drapery.
--Nike adjusting her sandals, unclear if it is on or off because walking on sacred ground. -Off balance
-To show the development of artists and how they could explore ways to use a figure as an expressive medium.
Context
--Modeling lines were used and allowed the sculpture to create a linear pattern in its drapery. Which in turn revealed the body underneath.
-First time showing human event on a temple -Isocephalism: the tradition of depicting heads of figures on the same level -NEW THEORY: Not a Panathenaic process, but rather a story of a legendary Athenian king. Who sacrificed one of his daughters to save the city of Athens.
--Theory: Scene from the Panathenaic Frieze depicting the Panathenaic Procession. -Held every four years to honor Athena -Procession began at Dipylon Gate, passed through Agora, and ended at Parthenon.
-To impress the glory of Athens upon those who see it depicts a scene of the Pan-Athenaic Procession Dedicated to the goddess Athena, patron of the city of Athens Decoration/beautification of the Parthenon temple To tell a story that is relevant and important to the Parthenon/the Acropolis, Athens, and Athens
Context
--Additional theory that the scene on the frieze does not actually feature the Pan-Athenaic Procession, but a mythological event –not commonly accepted by professionals –It does align more with the known greek focus on mythological subject matter