temples and statues

temples and statues

1. THE PATHENON

   • the pathenon was acroplis' most important temple
     • it was orientated east to west. it stood on a three-stepped bas. it had a naos and an opisthododmos
       • on the east pediment was the 'birth of athene' story
         • on the west pediment the compition of Poseidon and athene for athenes

2. STATUE OF ATHENE

   • it was 13 metres tall and designed by Phidias. it was added to the pathenon at 438 BC
     • it was mad of golden ivy
       • gold and ivy was used to show off wealth and it looks good

3. TEMPLE OF ZUES

   • built 472-456 BC and is madeof lime stone as it is a very strong brick
     • 64.1 by 27.7 metres and house a 13 metre cult statue of zues again sculptured by phidias
     • the west pediment had a battle between centaurs and lapiths and the east pediment had the chariot race between pelops and oenonmans

4. STATUE OF ZUES

   • it is 13 metres tall and was added to the temple at 448 BC.
     • he carries a nike statue in his right hand and is highly decorated with robes and flowers
       • had a pool of olive oil at its base to reflect the staue onto the pool

5. TEMPLE OF PORTUNUS

   • built around 120-180 BC and was made of limestone and tufu.
     • located in the forum boarium (cattle market) in rome, it was also next to the river tiber in an area that was a harbour
       • it was the best preserved temple in rome after the pantheon

6. THE PANTHEON

   • it was built around 125 AD. it was originally built 27-25 but re built after it burnt down
     • made of marble, brick and concrete, Corinthian style. it was located in the campus of martius area of rome and is one of he best preserved ancient roman building
     • probaly dedicated to 'all gods'. there was room for several statues