Greek Art and Architecture by Jessalynn Bird

Greek Art and Architecture by Jessalynn Bird https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx Relevance and Reuse en-us 2018-07-23 16:11:21 UTC 2026-01-19 06:34:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Philadelphia Museum of Art jessalynn_bird https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/270879596

Notorious for the famous steps featured in Rocky, this museum also features massive nods to Greek architecture in the ionic columns and classical pediment friezes on the exterior. Literally an adaptation of the Greek temple from religious purpose to the 'worship' of culture. Classic usage of Greco-Roman forms for public buildings so common in the U.S. They had also realized by this point that the friezes on Greek temples had originally all been painted... ]]> 2018-07-23 16:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/270879596 The Pantheon in Nashville, Tennessee https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276598717 The Pantheon in Nashville, Tennessee is a replica of the Pantheon at the Acropolis in Athens. This massive monument is an near perfect reproduction of the Pantheon in Athens, built to scale and it features Greek artifacts and a large reproduction of a statue of Athena. The Pantheon in Nashville serves as a monument to Greek influence in America. When I visited the Pantheon, I learned that Nashville considers its self to be connected to Athens, and the Pantheon was constructed ]]> 2018-08-30 14:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276598717 Prometheus Bound Sculpture jcockrum01 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276702954 This sculpture, entitled "Prometheus Bound" was created by Nicolas-Sebastien Adam in the mid-1700s. This sculpture as made as a part of the neoclassical movement, which took the ideals and style of classical art and reinvented them in new and unique ways. In this particular sculpture, the subject matter of Prometheus and the style of the sculpture lend to Greek classical artistic influences. The subject is a Greek myth, which lends itself to this concept. It also engages in the realism of the classical realm, with the way in which Prometheus and the rest of the sculpture is constructed in order to connect with the outside world.]]> 2018-08-30 18:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276702954 The Supreme Court Building https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276770498 2018-08-30 23:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276770498 The Supreme Court Building ebeam01 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276770807 The supreme court building was built in 1932 and is based off classical architectural style. The most obvious similarity to Greek art are the columns. Standing 92 feet tall, the Supreme Court building faces the United States Capitol Building. Similar to the Pantheon being built for the use of all of society, the Supreme Court Building has many features that could be used for members of society, but are actually only used by elite members (ex: the basketball court inside). The Supreme Court building wanted to be so similar to the Pantheon that in 2005, a 172 lbs slab of marble fell from the top of the building as if it were creating an oculus. ]]> 2018-08-30 23:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276770807 Lincoln Memorial lorim95 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276770845 The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. is built in the style of a Greek Doric temple, which is fitting as it is a memorial for one of our most beloved presidents. It was built between 1914 and 1922. Many famous speeches have been spoken here as well as many scenes in famous movies. The interior is divided into three sections by two rows of four Ionic columns. It is eerily similar to the scene in Hercules where Hercules visits Zeus' temple for the first time and consults Zeus about who his true identity.]]> 2018-08-30 23:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276770845 Old Courthouse [St. Louis] mpalencia01 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276780945 The Old St. Louis County Courthouse was built in 1828. It was designed by Henry Singleton in the Greek Revival style with four wings, an east wing that incorporated the original courthouse, and the three story cupola dome at the center. This mimics many architectural features found in 18th and 19th century Greek Revival features. Further, the features demonstrate common Hellenistic characteristics. There has been some recent remodeling inside, however, the outside has sustained its Hellenistic features. This building is important for many civil cases in St Louis, like that of Dred Scott v Sandford. In this case Scott sued regarding the status of his freedom. This building has come to my own attention because of stories from one of my friends from St Louis. Even though, I have not had the pleasure to visit the city, the architecture is similar to many political buildings in the United States. It is a good example of how Greek culture has had relevance in our own country.

-Melissa Palencia

]]> 2018-08-31 00:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276780945 St.Louis Art Musuem aleach012 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276782238 Noticeable for the amazing Goddess that align the top of the building, the St.Louis Art Museum is located Forest Park, St.Louis Missouri. The columns are a prime adaptation from Greek culture. The building was designed by Cass Gilbert and David Chipperfield in 1904 for the 1904 World's Fair, or the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. I chose this example because I visited St. Louis this summer, and it was interesting to see a public place display strong intelligent women especially of Greek culture. It is very unique considering we know how women were treated in Greek culture: mortals and immortal women.]]> 2018-08-31 00:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276782238 University of Cambridge Museum rstrom01 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276791232 The Fitzwilliam Museum of Art and Antiquities at the University of Cambridge features an exterior that is quite obviously inspired by Classic Greek architecture. If you look closely, at the attached photo, you can see the details on the corinthian columns at the front and sides of the building. Additionally, there are carved statues in the roof above the main entrance. Although it is difficult to make out any specific details or identification, the statues closely resemble those pictured in the art and sculpture chapter of Fiero's Humanistic Tradition. The museum's impressive classically inspired exterior is fitting for a building dedicated to preserving the art and artifacts of the past. ]]> 2018-08-31 02:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276791232 Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial [Virginia] https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276800298 Arlington House is one of the first examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States. George Hadfield, the architect of Arlington House, designed the mansion to serve as an ode to President George Washington by including design elements of Mount Vernon. The house belonged to a descendent of President George Washington who had it constructed before it became the home of Robert E. Lee through marriage. The house eventually became the property of the United States and now serves as a memorial and cemetery for soldier and members of the armed forces. Arlington is known for the tribute to the armed forces which is another shared value of the ancient Greeks, who valued militaristic strength. The mansion itself incorporates the ancient Greek design elements of columns supporting the structure as well as large covered porches called porticos.
-Lily Mendez]]> 2018-08-31 03:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276800298 Luciano Garbati's Medusa Holding the Head of Perseus https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276800899 Olivia Morrow
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Garbati's sculpture features a famous Greek hero and villain, just not in the way you'd expect. This piece switches the roles of the typical story line, this time having Medusa, the villain, slaying the hero, Perseus. Like lots of Greek art, this sculpture features characters from a very popular myth. However, this is an antithesis to that kind of sculpture. Most sculptures of heroes would show them with perfect, beautiful bodies and flawless muscles, so that their physical appearance matched their heroic might. Here, Medusa is not perfect: her muscle tone is lumpy, her breasts aren't perfect, and her skin sags. Sculptures of Perseus would also show him holding Medusa's wicked head up in triumph to gloat in his victory, but here, Medusa isn't showing off. She holds the head low, to show she isn't necessarily proud, and that there's nothing to boast. Her gaze, however, is exquisite; she will not take any more abuse. Garbati made many unique choices with his sculpture to open our eyes to expose what kind of imagery was left out of Greek art. ]]> 2018-08-31 03:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276800899 Monticello eferry01 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276801861 Monticello was constructed in 1772 outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. Thomas Jefferson was a believer in the symbolic nature of architecture so it is no surprise that the lover of democracy was influenced by Greek thinkers and artists when he was designing his home. The columns at the front of the building combined with the symmetry and geometric shapes in the house's design show Doric influences. The design of Monticello is so iconic the image of the main house can be seen on the back of the nickel.
-Liz F.

]]> 2018-08-31 03:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276801861 ajohnston011 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276805753 2018-08-31 04:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276805753 ajohnston011 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276805835 2018-08-31 04:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276805835 Allie Johnston ajohnston011 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276806000 This is the Pennsylvania Monument at the Gettysburg battlefield. The columns you can tell are reflective of Greek architecture. The statue on top is the goddess Victory and Peace. The walls are also covered with the names of all of the soldiers who fought, dead or alive. It is a very militaristic centered monument, by honoring those brave enough to fight. It shows pride in the country and the causes they were fighting for, which reminds me of Greek culture, especially the Odyssey and Pericles' funeral oration. ]]> 2018-08-31 04:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276806000 The White House - Jo Ward https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276806293 Construction began on the white house in 1792, and John Adams was the first president to live in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 1800. James Hoban, an Irish immigrant, was the original architect, and designed the mansion to look like the Leinster House in Dublin. The White House was built as the largest residence in the US (until 1860), in the neo-classical 18th century style, and its columns and straight-edged roof echo classical Greek Ionic architecture. This is also symbolic because because of America's adoption of ancient Greek society's form of democratic government. ]]> 2018-08-31 04:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276806293 Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial; Catherine Viz https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276808802

George Hatfield, architect, constructed this mansion exhibiting the first example of a Greek revival style in America, located in Arlington, Virginia. Once the home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, during the Civil War, the grounds were selected as the site of Arlington National Cemetary, partially to garuntee that Lee would never again return to his home. The mansion was meant to serve as a living memorial to George Washington, and included design elements similar to those of Mount Vernon. The United States a has since designated it as a National Memorial.

I chose this specific building because I find its specific grandeur an incredible tribute to the thousands who have died serving our country. The majesty of the mansion is like many Greek buildings before it, asserting its pinnacle spot looking down upon other famous buildings on the National Mall. Reinterperting the Greek values of honoring the dead, and consecrating land as sacred, the Arlington House will live in infamy as will the thousands that are buried on its grounds.

]]> 2018-08-31 04:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276808802 The New York Public Library (Bryant Park, Manhattan) (pt.1 vchandler01 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276809261 When I read the assignment for this post knew I had to write about the NYPL in Bryant Park! Opened in 1911 the library was designed in a Beaux-Arts style, a style often known for it's heavy Greek influence. The building has eight large Corinthian Order style columns with ornate decorations above and below the columns The building is also completely covered in marble and was once the largest marble structure in the United States. On top of the great example of Greek Architecture the building plays there are also many statues inside and surrounding the building that have an influence from Ancient Greek architecture. Two examples of this are Truth and Beauty, statues located on the main branch's Fifth Ave. entrance. ]]> 2018-08-31 04:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276809261 Beauty (pt.2) vchandler01 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276811598 2018-08-31 05:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276811598 Truth (pt.3 vchandler01 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276811644 2018-08-31 05:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276811644 Lincoln Memorial gneff01 https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276854779 The Lincoln Memorial, as we all know, is located in Washington, D.C. in celebration of the 16th president. This memorial was constructed to commemorate the president in 1922. With large columns and a "deity" set inside to honor, the Lincoln Memorial is very similar to that of an Ancient Greek temple. I chose the Lincoln Memorial because of its obvious similarities to Greek architecture but also because when I visited the memorial I was shocked, and still am, at the size of Lincoln. I would personally say he is a bit too big. ]]> 2018-08-31 11:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276854779 Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Mundelein Seminary, Archdiocese of Chicago https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276858044 George Cardinal Mundelein, considered the first "Cardinal of the West," after becoming joining the cardinalate under Pope Pius XI, built this chapel with a vision in mind. He wanted to assimilate seminarians, many of whom were immigrants, into American culture. Hence, he went back to the roots, and opted for a Colonial Revival style in building this chapel, as well as the other buildings on campus. Some opposed this style as pertains to the chapel, as it hearkens back to a chapel in Lime, Connecticut, drawing from the Puritanical tradition. Nonetheless, the classical orders play a big role in the construction of this chapel, along with many Catholic churches alike. On the outside, there are four ionic pillars, as shown in the picture. Now, for the ancients, pillars represented people. Here are the representations, in order of their hierarchical significance:The Doric order, perhaps best represented in the Lincoln Memorial, represents a man. The Ionic order, the one with scrolls, on the other hand, represents a woman, perhaps a mother. The Corinthian order, the most ornate of all the orders represents a virgin woman or kingship. On the outside, the Ionic orders represent Our Lady's motherhood. On the inside, Corinthian pilasters line the walls and a Corinthian order is present on either side of the tabernacle on the high altar, fitting for the holy sacrifice of the Mass.]]> 2018-08-31 11:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessalynn_bird/fnvbcdqoticx/wish/276858044