Greek Parthenon - Plan Flashcards
1
Q
How big was the Parthenon?
A
- 5 metres in length
30. 9 metres wide
2
Q
What were some similarities it had with standard Greek temples?
A
- it was orientated east to west
- it stood on a three-stepped base
- it was surrounded by a colonnade
- it had a naos and opisthodomos
3
Q
What was a unique feature about the Parthenon?
A
Behind the external façade stood another row of columns that supported an Ionic frieze
4
Q
How big was the Parthenon?
A
165 metres in length and went around the whole of the Parthenon
5
Q
Why was the ionic frieze intended to do?
A
Increase the grandeur of the building by providing another surface for sculpture
