HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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no longer have much appeal today.
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still serve as models for artists and architects.
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showed the imperfections of gods and people.
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were dazzling white as a sign of purity.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Greeks did, and they established three styles of building that became the basis of Western architecture. These are the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders of architecture. The basis of these styles was the column, a vertical support that supported the weight of the stone roof.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the world of the ancient Greeks there was a very close relationship between sculpture and architecture. Both temples and sculptures were created in order to honour the gods and the sculptures were not just an embellishment of the temple; together they combined to form an integrated and harmonious whole.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ancient Greek art emphasized the importance and accomplishments of human beings. Even though much of Greek art was meant to honor the gods, those very gods were created in the image of humans. Much artwork was government sponsored and intended for public display.
Detailed explanation-4: -They would portray stories from mythology, the life of the people, and their pursuits. Some of the larger free-standing sculptures were also housed in the temples, such as the lost Athena Parthenos in the Parthenon, made of gold and ivory, and the lost statue of Zeus, previously housed at the temple at Olympia.