Temple Of Aphaia () by Greek Art

Temple Of Aphaia - Greek Art -

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TitleTemple Of Aphaia
ArtistGreek Art
Dimensions13.8 x 28.8 m (45 x 94 ft)
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About Temple Of Aphaia

The Temple of Aphaia is a Doric-style temple built on the Greek island of Aegina around 500 BC. It was dedicated to the goddess Aphaia and had 32 columns, with 29 made from a single piece of stone. The temple’s precise and proportionate design inspired later Classical temples like the Parthenon. Its architectural refinements also made it state-of-the-art for its time.

The East and West Pediments of the temple depict scenes from the Trojan War, represented by some examples of ancient Greek sculpture. Their lifelike figures show how Greek art aimed to create realistic portrayals of humans and their emotions rather than abstract ideas.

Ancient Greeks celebrated forms such as idealized male bodies and viewed love for younger males as sublime. This concept heavily influenced their perception of beauty, which is evident in surviving works like those found within the Temple complex.

Overall, ancient Greek culture produced majestic artworks full of high drama that still resonate with viewers today due to their emphasis on naturalistic representations, attention to detail in design thinking, and revolutionary artistic contributions that have shaped Western art history for centuries.

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