Democracy and Greece's Golden Age Notes Cont.

In today's class, we continued to take notes on "Democracy and Greece's Golden Age" while those who were absent finished their tests. I took notes on Greek art and architecture. There is a Nike of Samothrace which was probably created around 203 B.C. to honor a sea battle. Greek art also included red and black pottery, which is known for its beauty of form and decoration. Additionally, the Parthenon which was built between 447 and 432 B.C. was a Greek temple dedicated to Athena. It serves as an excellent example of the Greek expression of harmony, symmetry, and balance. Then, in the 6th century B.C., the Greeks became the first people to use theater for its own sake and not for religious rituals. They would write two different types of plays, comedy and tragedy. For both types, actors wore theatrical masks that exaggerated human expressions. Theatrical productions in Athens were both an expression of civic pride and a tribute to the Gods. I also went back through my notes and added things I missed. In 404 B.C., Athens lost its empire, power, and wealth for picking a fight with the Spartans. And Herodotus' book on the Persian Wars is considered the first work of history.

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