Greek Festivals/Games
Greek Festivals were a central part of worshipping the gods. The festivals included various competitions, such as music, poetry, drama, and also in athletics. Some of the most major Greek Festivals involved athletic competitions.
Greek Art
Art in Greece began in the Cycladic and Minoan civilization, and gave birth to Western classical art. Greek Art have five forms. They are:
- Architecture
- Sculpture
- Painting
- Pottery
- Jewelry Making
The Art of Ancient Greece has exercised an enormous influence on the cultures of many countries. Some examples of some of the five forms of Art are:
- The Parthenon
- Athena Parthenos
- Fresco of Crete
- Ancient Greek Pottery
- Greek Bracelets
The image above shows the Parthenon, which is located in the city of Acropolis.
The image to the right shows a replica of the Athena Parthenos, painted. The person in the bottom is Alan LeQuire, the statue's sculptor.
Some festivals were held in
honor of Zeus. Others were held in honor of Apollo, such as the Pythian games. There was also a festival in Athens, held to honor Dionysus, involved a competition between playwrights.
The image to the right shows what an Ancient Greek Festival might have been like, an event like a party.