Ancient Greek and Roman: Patron, Artist, Architect or God

Pericles

• Patron

• Architect

• Artist

• God/Goddess

Answer explanation

Pericles was a prominent and influential statesman, orator, and general of Athens during the city's Golden Age. He was a patron, meaning he supported and funded various arts and cultural projects, including the construction of the Parthenon.

Hegeso

• Patron

• Architect

• Artist

• God/Goddess

Answer explanation

Hegeso was a patron in ancient Greece, known for commissioning the famous funerary stele of Hegeso, which was created by the sculptor Kallimachos. The stele depicts Hegeso, the daughter of Proxenos, and is considered a significant example of classical Greek art.

Nike

• Patron

• Architect

• Artist

• God/Goddess

Kallikrates

• Patron

• Architect

• Artist

• God/Goddess

Answer explanation

Kallikrates and Iktinos were the renowned ancient Greek architects credited for designing multiple temples on the Acropolis in Athens, including the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike.

Athena

• Patron

• Architect

• Artist

• God/Goddess

Trajan

• Patron

• Architect

• Artist

• God/Goddess

Answer explanation

Trajan was an emperor of the Roman empire from 98-117 CE. A massive forum, including a basillica, market, and column were part of the public monuments raised under his rule.

Augustus

• Patron

• Architect

• Artist

• God/Goddess

Answer explanation

Augustus was the first Roman emperor who was known for being a patron of the arts and public works. He was a master of PROPAGANDA! 200+ sculptures of him in an orator's pose like the Augustus of Prima Porta were found around the empire.

Phidias

• Patron

• Architect

• Artist

• God/Goddess

Answer explanation

Phidias was a Greek sculptor who was considered one of the greatest of all sculptors in Classical Greece. Under the guise of architects Kallikrates and Iktinos, Phida was an artist credited with helping create the vast relief and scultpural program at the Acropolis in Athens.

Iktinos

• Patron

• Architect

• Artist

• God/Goddess

Answer explanation

Kallikrates and Iktinos were the renowned ancient Greek architects credited for designing multiple temples on the Acropolis in Athens, including the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike.

Apollo

• Patron

• Architect

• Artist

• God/Goddess

Answer explanation

Apollo was a god whose sculpture was found atop the Temple of Minerva from Ancient Etruria (Etruscan). His goddess sister was Artemis.