Post on 01-Jan-2016
Greek AchievementsGreek Achievements
Art, Philosophy, & ScienceArt, Philosophy, & Science
Sculpture and PaintingsSculpture and PaintingsPeople were portrayed
in their ideal form, paying close attention to details.
Marble and stone were realistically carved, showing muscle and detail of fabric.
Painting on pottery were usually only done in two colors (red and black)
People were portrayed in their ideal form, paying close attention to details.
Marble and stone were realistically carved, showing muscle and detail of fabric.
Painting on pottery were usually only done in two colors (red and black)
The Classical Greek “Ideal”The Classical Greek “Ideal”
Discus Thrower(Discobolus)by Myron
Phidias’ Athena Parthenos 2002 – Nashville Replica
Orders of ArchitectureOrders of ArchitectureGreek
architecture had three orders: Doric, Ionic, Corinthian.
Each of these orders is clear when you look at the building’s columns.
Greek architecture had three orders: Doric, Ionic, Corinthian.
Each of these orders is clear when you look at the building’s columns.
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
(simple)
(scrolls)
(acanthusleaves)
Greek Columns – main feature of Greek
Architecture
Greek Columns – main feature of Greek
Architecture3 types of columns1. Doric2. Ionic3. Corinthian
Still used today in modern architecture
Where have you seen columns used in modern architecture?
3 types of columns1. Doric2. Ionic3. Corinthian
Still used today in modern architecture
Where have you seen columns used in modern architecture?
TemplesTemples
Were designed using columns on the exterior
The Parthenon is the most impressive of temples still standing
The exterior and interior were decorated with carvings
Phidias created a large statue of Athena on the inside
Were designed using columns on the exterior
The Parthenon is the most impressive of temples still standing
The exterior and interior were decorated with carvings
Phidias created a large statue of Athena on the inside
WritingWriting
Greeks created new forms of writing (drama and history)
Drama was part of religious ceremonies.
Scenes were performed by actors and singers to honor the gods.
Attending these plays became one of the most popular form of entertainment
Greeks created new forms of writing (drama and history)
Drama was part of religious ceremonies.
Scenes were performed by actors and singers to honor the gods.
Attending these plays became one of the most popular form of entertainment
Writers of TragediesWriters of Tragedies
Described hardships faced by Greek heroes
Famous writers of tragedyAeschylus - the father of
tragedySophocles wrote the
famous play “Oedipus the King,” about a man who unknowingly kills is his father.
Described hardships faced by Greek heroes
Famous writers of tragedyAeschylus - the father of
tragedySophocles wrote the
famous play “Oedipus the King,” about a man who unknowingly kills is his father.
ComediesComedies
Made fun of people and ideasAristophanes - used comedy to
make serious points about war, courts of law, and famous people
Made fun of people and ideasAristophanes - used comedy to
make serious points about war, courts of law, and famous people
HistoryHistory
Thucydides was an Athenian who wrote about the Peloponesian War.
He tried to keep his account neutral.
Other historians after Thucydides wrote in a similar style.
Thucydides was an Athenian who wrote about the Peloponesian War.
He tried to keep his account neutral.
Other historians after Thucydides wrote in a similar style.
PhilosophyPhilosophy
A group of people who began to question the explanations about life that Greek mythology gave
Believed in the power of the human mind to think, explain, and understand life.
A group of people who began to question the explanations about life that Greek mythology gave
Believed in the power of the human mind to think, explain, and understand life.
SocratesSocrates
The greatest philosopherSocratic method - would teach by presenting a
question and then challenging the answerHe encouraged students to question their own
beliefsThis made leaders angry and he was tried and
found guilty of corrupting the youthHis friends and students watched on as Socrates
was given hemlock, drank it, and died
The greatest philosopherSocratic method - would teach by presenting a
question and then challenging the answerHe encouraged students to question their own
beliefsThis made leaders angry and he was tried and
found guilty of corrupting the youthHis friends and students watched on as Socrates
was given hemlock, drank it, and died
PlatoPlato
Was a student of SocratesStarted a school - The AcademyHis most famous writing was The
RepublicThe Republic talked about Plato’s
idea for an ideal society based on justice and fairness, and run by philosophers
Was a student of SocratesStarted a school - The AcademyHis most famous writing was The
RepublicThe Republic talked about Plato’s
idea for an ideal society based on justice and fairness, and run by philosophers
AristotleAristotle
A student of PlatoBelieved everything should be done in
moderation (not too greedy nor too giving)Believed moderation was based on reason
(clear and ordered thinking)Made great advances in logic. He argued
that you could use facts to figure out new facts.
Aristotle inspired Greek scientists to look closely at the world we live in.
A student of PlatoBelieved everything should be done in
moderation (not too greedy nor too giving)Believed moderation was based on reason
(clear and ordered thinking)Made great advances in logic. He argued
that you could use facts to figure out new facts.
Aristotle inspired Greek scientists to look closely at the world we live in.
MathematicsMathematics
Euclid - was a mathematician who focused on geometryMany of the geometry rules you study in
math comes from himHypatia - female who taught
mathematics and astronomy
Euclid - was a mathematician who focused on geometryMany of the geometry rules you study in
math comes from himHypatia - female who taught
mathematics and astronomy
MedicineMedicine
Doctors studied the human body to understand how it worked.
Hippocrates - wanted to find ways to cure disease.Best known for the Hippocratic Oath -
how doctors should behave.
Doctors studied the human body to understand how it worked.
Hippocrates - wanted to find ways to cure disease.Best known for the Hippocratic Oath -
how doctors should behave.
Science/EngineeringScience/EngineeringArchimedes (Physics) (287-212 BC)
Figured out value of “PI” – pretty close to it anyways
He is called the "father of integral calculus" and also the "father of mathematical physics”
Considered one the greatest mathematicians and inventers ever to live
Archimedes (Physics) (287-212 BC)Figured out value of “PI” – pretty close to it
anywaysHe is called the "father of integral calculus"
and also the "father of mathematical physics”Considered one the greatest mathematicians
and inventers ever to live
Lever – idea thought up by Archimedes
Archimedes Screw – meant to raise water
Archimedes Screw – meant to raise water
Archimedes Screw in Use…
Archimedes Screw in Use…
MathematicsMathematics
PythagorasBelieved everything could be explained in
terms of mathematicsPythagorean theorem – the length of the
longest side of a triangle can be found using the two shorter sides
Euclid Known for his influence on the field of
“Geometry” Wrote one of the most influential books ever
on mathematics the Elements
PythagorasBelieved everything could be explained in
terms of mathematicsPythagorean theorem – the length of the
longest side of a triangle can be found using the two shorter sides
Euclid Known for his influence on the field of
“Geometry” Wrote one of the most influential books ever
on mathematics the Elements
Which of the people that we discussed today do you believe had the greatest influence on our society today? Why do you believe that?
Which of the people that we discussed today do you believe had the greatest influence on our society today? Why do you believe that?