1/ What are the criteria for the inclusion of Acropolis in the Unesco World Heritage List?

2/ When was it built, who were the architects, what is its architectural style and how long did it take to be built?

3/ What material was used for its construction? How were the principles and laws of physics applied in combination with the technological knowledge of the era? Brief reference.

4/ Name the two mathematical concepts applied to the monument.

5/ There are no straight lines on the Parthenon. Is it true? What do you know about it?

6/ Which goddess was it dedicated to? Who designed the statue inside the Parthenon? What happened to it?

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-> Symmetry: The right and left side of the Parthenon are mirror images of each other. With the use of this concept, the architects of this monument managed to achieve the visual balance and harmony of the structure.

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The designer of the statue in the Parthenon is Pheidias. He is best known as the artistic director of the Athenian building program, including the Parthenon sculptures and the colossal gold ivory statue of Athena Parthenos that stood inside the Parthenon.

The culd statue, begun in 447 BCE and dedicated in 438 BCE, would remain the great city's symbol for a thousand years until, in Late Antiquity, it disappeared from the historical record, possibly taken to Constantinople and there later destroyed.

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Katerina Theodorakopoulou

Materials:

Pentelic Marble: They used a lot of Pentelic marble, making the Parthenon white and strong.

Design and Building:

getting it Right: Architects made sure everything looked balanced and even. They used tricks like making columns lean slightly in and putting them closer together at the corners.

Simple and Strong: The building followed the Doric style with sturdy columns and simple designs.

Decoration: The building had sculptures that told stories. These sculptures were made to fit perfectly with the building.

Using math: The Greeks were good at math. They used it to measure and make sure everything fits right.

Physics:

Gravity and Load Distribution: The architects understood gravity, ensuring that the massive marble blocks were distributed in a way that balanced the structure and prevented collapse.

Laws of Motion: Principles of motion were applied in lifting and placing heavy stones. Levers, pulleys, and inclined planes were likely used to move and position the massive blocks.

Materials and Structural Integrity: The choice of Pentelic marble, known for its strength and durability, showcased an understanding of materials science. The columns, designed in the Doric order, provided both structural support and an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

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1/What is the number one criterion for the inclusion of the Taj Mahal in the Unesco World Heritage List?

2/ When was it built? Who gave the order for the monument to be built? Who was the Taj Mahal dedicated to?

3/The Taj Mahal is full of optical illusions. What do you know about that?

4/ Symmetry in the architecture of the Taj Mahal. What do you know about that?

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Tower of Pisa

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Egypt's pharaohs expected to become gods in the afterlife. To prepare for the next world they erected temples to the gods and massive pyramid tombs for themselves—filled with all the things each ruler would need to guide and sustain himself in the next world.

Each of the three massive pyramids is but one part of a larger complex, including a palace, temples, solar boat pits, and other features. Here’s what to know about who built them, how they were built—and the treasures we’ve discovered inside.

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10 Remarkable Facts About Notre Dame

• It was founded by Louis VII.

• It is a triumph of Gothic architecture.

• An English king was crowned here.

• The largest bell is named Emmanuel.

• It was dedicated to the Cult of Reason.

• Napoleon was crowned Emperor here.

• Victor Hugo wrote a novel to save it from demolition.

  
  

  What architectural feature is Notre Dame famous for?

  Among the most noteworthy architectural features of Notre Dame are the flying buttresses (επίστεγη αντηρίδα), a groundbreaking innovation from the Gothic period that enabled the construction of taller, more slender buildings.

What is special about French gothic architecture?

Its main characteristics are verticality, or height, and the innovative use of the rib vault and flying buttresses and other architectural innovations to distribute the weight of the stone structures to supports on the outside, allowing unprecedented height and volume.

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