GREEK CITY-STATES

MONUMENTAL ARCHITECTURE

• Large man made structure of stone or earth.
• Temples, palaces, pyramids.

ERECHTHEION

• Built to replace earlier temple destroyed by Persian army.
• Built and dedicated to Poseidon and Athena.

PARTHENONH

• Built in the fifth century. (448-432 B.C.)
• Built in dedication to Athena.
• Dedicated to Athena for helping conquer Persians.

AMPHITHEATRE

• Built for entertainment
• Used to put on plays.
• Gave everyone a good view and sound of act.

GREECE

• Took math applied it to life.
• Built for a purpose and to show power and wealth.
• Purpose- give back to gods, and provide entertainment.
• Showing power- show off math and other skills.