UNIT 3 & 4

Question 1

What is the architrave

Answer 1

The lower element of the entablature that meets the columns

Question 2

Describe the pediment

Answer 2

Pediment is an artistic design within the entablature

Question 3

Outline the features of the base

Answer 3

The top level either meeting a column or the base of a column is this Stylobate and the bottom level which meets the ground is the stereobate

Question 4

Describe a column the types and their structural features

Answer 4

All columns are made up of drums and a capital and both Doric and ionic have flutes ionic columns have a base while Doric do not columns are arranged in rows called a colonnade

Question 5

Describe the exterior freeze

Answer 5

The Doric style freeze is made up of meatops and triglyphs it circles all four walls just above the architrave

Question 6

Describe the entablature, where it is and design features

Answer 6

It is the entire upper part over the column capitals it includes the architrave freeze and pediment

Question 7

3 key figures in the creation of the parthenon

Answer 7

Architects: iktinos and kallikrates
Artistic director: phidias

Question 8

Who is pericles and why is he important

Answer 8

Pericles is a key leader during the classical age, considered one of the best of his time. He orchistrated the creation of the parthenon and acropolis and supported the athenian empire

Question 9

When and why was the parthenon created

Answer 9

447 bce post athenian (greek) victory in the persian wars. It was created as a representation of athenian exceptionalism in wealth, religion, civic presence and artistic prowess

Question 10

Where did parthenon funding come from

Answer 10

Delian league, a collection of greek city states put money in as a safeguard incase persia ever attacked again. Not souley for athens use…

Question 12

South metope

Answer 12

Centauromachy, centaurs v lapiths

Question 13

West metope

Question 14

North metope

Question 15

East metope

Question 16

East pediment

Answer 16

Birth of Athena

Question 17

West pediment

Answer 17

Athena v posiedon in battle for patron god of athens

Question 18

East frieze

Answer 18

Preporation for festival

Question 19

outline dynamic composition

Answer 19

figures are shown in action poses, twisting lunging and struggling. it adds energy and movement showing the violence of battle

Question 20

outline expression in sculptures

Answer 20

muscles, limbs and bodys positions are carefully carved to look realistic, it maakes the human and centaur figures look lifelike

Question 21

outline idealisation