WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Perhaps the fullest, and most famous, expression of Classical Greek temple architecture is the Periclean Parthenon of Athens-a Doric order structure, the Parthenon represents the maturity of the Greek classical form.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Parthenon is a Doric temple, which artfully incorporated selected Ionic features to produce a building that many, including some of the world’s top architects, have called perfect. The Doric style uses thicker columns and has a more massive appearance (sometimes called masculine) than the Ionic (feminine) style.

Detailed explanation-3: -The temple known as the Parthenon was built on the Acropolis of Athens between 447 and 438 B. CE. It was part of a vast building program masterminded by the Athenian statesman Perikles. Inside the temple stood a colossal statue representing Athena, patron goddess of the city.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ancient Greek temple had one primary function: to provide a shelter for the statues of the gods. It was believed that in the statues dwelled the spirits of the gods. Thus, it was only natural for the Greeks to bring forth constructions that would befit the majesty of their gods.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ancient Greek architecture is best known from its temples, many of which are found throughout the region, with the Parthenon regarded, now as in ancient times, as the prime example. Most remains are very incomplete ruins, but a number survive substantially intact, mostly outside modern Greece.