The Parthenon
The Parthenon was built on the location of older temples. Pericles, a Greek politician in Athens assigned the construction of the Parthenon to the architect Iktinos.
It was built to honor Athena, patron goddess of the city.
It was built to honor Athena, patron goddess of the city.
The Parthenon is a Doric Temple. It has 8 columns at the front and back and 17 columns along each side. The Parthenon honored Athena and was used as the treasury of the Delian League. It was also a symbol of the political power of Athens. The Parthenon is the epitome of Greek classical architecture.
Some classical elements of Greek Architecture are symmetry, balance, proportion, and beauty.
Some classical elements of Greek Architecture are symmetry, balance, proportion, and beauty.