Lesson 4 The Legacy of Greece Education Place174;（课4希腊的遗产教育的地方174;）.pdf

Lesson 4 The Legacy of Greece MAIN IDEAS Culture Greek art and architecture introduced new styles and concepts that set standards for generations of artists around the world. Culture The Greek love of reason and logic infl uenced the development of Western knowledge. Science and Technology Hellenistic science provided much of the scientifi c knowledge of the world until the modern age. The Arts and Architecture ESSENTIAL QUESTION What new elements did Greek art and architecture introduce? Drama • Greeks invented drama —written work performed by actors • Drama contests part of religious festivals - plays sponsored by rich citizens, selected by city leader Actors • Men played all parts, including female roles; wore costumes, masks • Chorus danced, sang, recited poetry Tragedy and Comedy • Two forms of drama: tragedy and comedy • Tragedy —serious drama showing downfall of important character - themes included love, hate, war - an example is Sophocles ʼOedipus Rex • Comedy—less serious drama; often made fun of politics, people, ideas - an example is Aristophanes ʼThe Birds Chapter 12: Classical Greece World History: Ancient Civilizations 1 Sculpture • Greek sculptors aimed to capture ideal in work - tried to show objects, humans as perfectly as possible - tried to create order, beauty, harmony • Art works were large, outdoors; statues of gods placed in temples • Sculptor Phidias worked on Parthenon; created statue of Athena - statue was made of gold, ivory; was over 30 feet tall Architecture • Architects designed temples, theaters, meeting places, homes of rich - sought beautiful buildings with graceful proportions • Colonnade—series of columns around building - pediment—pace between top of column and roof • Parthenon had comm