(24) Greek Art and Architecture

What period in Greek history is known as the Golden Age of Athens?

• The 4th century BCE

• The 5th century BCE

• The 6th century BCE

• The 3rd century BCE

Which Athenian leader oversaw the construction of the Parthenon?

• Solon

• Pericles

• Cleisthenes

• Themistocles

The Parthenon was dedicated to which Greek goddess?

• Hera

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Artemis

What is the Doric order, and how is it characterized?

• It is characterized by slender, fluted columns with elaborate capitals.

• It is characterized by sturdy, plain columns with no base and simple capitals.

• It is characterized by columns with a base and volutes in the capitals.

• It is characterized by columns with a base and acanthus leaves in the capitals.

What was the purpose of the Panathenaic Festival in Athens?

• To honor Zeus with theatrical performances.

• To honor Athena with athletic games, sacrifices, and a grand procession.

• To honor Poseidon with naval battles.

• To honor Apollo with musical contests.

Which Greek sculptor oversaw the artistic elements of the Parthenon?

• Myron

• Polykleitos

• Phidias

• Praxiteles

What is depicted on the east pediment of the Parthenon?

• The contest between Athena and Poseidon

• The birth of Athena

• The labors of Heracles

• The Trojan War

What is depicted on the west pediment of the Parthenon?

• The birth of Athena

• The contest between Athena and Poseidon

• The labors of Heracles

• The Trojan War

What is a metope, and what stories were commonly depicted on them in the Parthenon?

• A metope is a decorative band, often depicting floral patterns.

• A metope is a square space between triglyphs in a Doric frieze, often depicting mythological battles.

• A metope is a triangular space above the columns, often depicting gods.

• A metope is a circular opening in the roof, often depicting the sky.

Which architectural order is characterized by columns with a base and volutes in the capitals?

• Doric

• Ionic

• Corinthian

• Tuscan