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?