Ancient Mediterranean Study Guides

Reading Greek Temples

Contents

• Introduction
  • What is a Greek temple?
• Overview
  • Architectural Styles
  • Decoration
• The Exception to the Rule: The Parthenon
  • Introduction
  • Refinements
  • Decoration
• Study Questions
• References & Links

Further References & Links

http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/htmlver/index.html
[The Acropolis ‘experience’. 3D animation of the acropolis and Parthenon]

Rhodes, R. (1995) Architecture and Meaning on the Athenian Acropolis. Cambridge University Press.
Tournikotis, P. (1995) The Parthenon and its Impact in Modern Times. Melissa.
Woodford, S. (1986) An Introduction to Greek Art. London. Esp. pp. 110-130.

For an alternative view as to the meaning of the Parthenon frieze see:

Connelly, J. (1996) 'Parthenon and parthenoi: a mythological interpretation of the Parthenon frieze' American Journal of Archaeology 100, 53-80.

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