For Greek architecture unit, please watch the documentary “Secrets of the Parthenon” (50+ min. video)
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/secrets-parthenon/(Links to an external site.)
Take general notes while watching, and make sure to answer the following questions:
What was the Parthenon used for?
Who was the leader who directed the effort to rebuild the temples of the Acropolis after they were ruined by the Persian?During what period of Greece’s history was the Parthenon built?What role did democracy play in the reconstruction of the temples of the Acropolis? How many different stonemasons were identified from the chisel marks?
How did the original builders make sure that the diverse workforce all used common measurements?What role might the human body have played in Greek architecture? What is today’s process of reconstruction of the Parthenon? In your opinion: Is the reconstruction of the Parthenon worth the estimated $100 million it has already cost?