Latin I Bellwork: Friday, September 30, 2011

How many Roman names do you know??? (Fill them in!)

The ParthenonWhat is it? A temple dedicated to the Virgin (Parthenos) Goddess Athena, Matron Goddess of Athens

Where is it? On the Acropolis (citadel) in Athens, Greece

When was it built? 5th Century B.C.E

Why was it built? To replace a previous temple that was destroyed by the Persians (like in 300) and to celebrate Athena, protector of the Athenians

Terms To Know

Doric Order – One of the three styles of Classical architecture. Easily recognized by triglyph and metope decoration above the columns and the smooth capitals (tops) of the columns.

Triglyph and metope – Alternating blank spaces (metopes) and triple lines (triglyphs) above the columns in the Doric Order

Peripteral – Columns that go all the way around the temple, not just the front

Frieze – Decorative sculpture carved into the front of the temple above the columns

Triglyphs and metopes!