I need a reflection paper about 900 words for humanities. I have also attached instructuons and summary of chapters if you might need it. The book that is being taught in the class is the creative impulse 8th ed.

After reading chapter 3, Greek Classicism and Hellenism, you should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

A. Be able to describe the Classical and Hellenistic periods B. Know the impact of the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars. C. Discuss the Golden Age of Pericles D. Be able to discuss the thoughts and contributions of Greek philosophers. E. Identify the characteristics of Classic and Hellenistic sculpture. F. Identify the characteristics of Ionic and Corinthian orders of architecture. G. Know examples of Greek poetry, theatre, music and dance. H. Become familiar with the chronological flow of the history of Ancient Greece. I. Be able to discuss the spread of Greek culture through the conquests of

Alexander.

We often hear about the legacy of the Greeks. The list of their contributions is huge. Architecture, especially temple construction, is one of the great ones on that list. Look closely at the information on the Parthenon, pp. 96-97, as well as figure 2.18 on p. 68 and figure 3.22 on p. 95. Here also is a good link to more information about all the temples on the Acropolis in Athens. http://www.learningsites.com/Acropolis/Acropolis_html-pgs/Acropolis_2003.html

Okay, so you have plenty to look at and refer to with these sources. Let’s learn a little more about those magnificent temples. First, you need to understand one thing about

Greek

Classicism

and Hellenism

the Greeks—they way they viewed their gods. The vast majority of their gods had complete human forms, not part animal like the Egyptians and Mesopotamians. So, the Greeks saw themselves as made in the image of the gods and just below them in the hierarchy. The Greek gods were immortal and had supernatural powers, and the Greeks were mortal, but that is about all the difference. The good Greek was respectful toward the gods, but he still saw himself as capable of achieving great things.

A Greek temple was the home for a god or gods. Therefore, it was not a place that people spent a lot of time in. Greek temples were designed for worship outside of the temple. Because of this, the main focus of the decoration was on the exterior. Look at figure 3.5 on p. 97. Sculpture was placed in those triglyphs and metopes and frieze areas. Although very little is left of the roof of the Parthenon, large works of sculpture were placed in the triangular pediments on each end. The sculptural program would usually relate an important part of Greek history through the gods and goddess. An altar was set up in front of the temple on special days as needed. The inside of a temple would usually be decorated with a large statue of the god or goddesses to whom it was dedicated. The common person could go inside to view the statue and leave an offering, but he would not spend much time in there.

There are some important terms in your book that describe various part of the temple. Be sure to read the architecture section on pp. 94-99. Greek construction was based on the post-and-lintel system. The Romans will perfect the use of the arch. The Greeks did not use it. Pay attention to the words associated with the diagrams illustrating the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian styles on p. 95. The Doric style is associated with the Archaic and Classical periods. The Ionic style developed in the Classical period, and the more decorative Corinthian style was developed in the Hellenistic period. The colonnade that runs completely around the temple makes it peripteral (p. 96). This is a particularly Greek feature. It also allows for a covered walkway that the worshippers can follow all around the exterior and look at the decoration. Stepping up the stairs to the main door, the worshipper would be standing in the pronaos. Once inside, he would be in the naos or cella, which was divided in to two areas. The main part is where the statue was placed. The back part, off limits to the commoners, was where the treasury of the temple was kept.

One of the interesting facts about the Parthenon is that there are no straight lines in it. Despite its seeming perfect form, on p. 96 you will read how adjustments where made in it so as it would always appear perfect from different viewpoints. It also has what was considered to be the perfect ratio of columns: 1:2+1. This means that on the short sides there are 8 columns and on the long sides there are 17 columns: 1(8): 2(8) +1. There are other proportions in the temple that use this same ratio. Remember that the Parthenon is considered the best and most perfect example, and there are always exceptions to the rule.

Make sure you look under "Assignment" for the exercise related to this unit. Also, be certain to study over the Outline, View, and Key Terms at the beginning of the chapter. The test will cover Chapters 1-4, but here are some items to study in Chapter 3.

1. Classical and Hellenistic periods 2. The art and artifacts illustrated in the book such as fig 3.5 Pericles. 3. The important terms in the text, especially those with which the pronunciation is

given and in italics or with quotes. 4. The Doric, Ionic and Corinthian orders of architecture. 5. The main works of literature, theatre and philosophy mentioned in the text. 6. Important figures and events in history mentioned in the text. 7. The stages/periods in the development of sculpture. 8. The “Our Dynamic World” sections. 9. Basic aspects of Greek theatre, dance and music.