Term Papers on The Parthenon

Term Paper Title	The Parthenon
# of Words	307
# of Pages (250 words per page double spaced)	1.23

The Parthenon

The Parthenon  was a temple to the patron goddess of Athens, Athena.  Located
atop Athens's  Acropolis, the Parthenon was an architectural masterpiece.  It
was constructed between 447 and 432 BCE by the Greek sculptor Phidias and the
Greek architects Ictenus and Callicrates. It the largest temple in Greece.
However, subtle elements used in the construction create  amazing effects.  All
of the 46 massive stone columns lean inward slightly, the flutes on the columns
taper off a bit near the top and the columns get thinner near the top.  When
used together these elements create the illusion of "upthrusting motion".  The
illusion is most effective from a distance, when seen in contrast to the wall of
the Acropolis.  The Parthenon was made of white marble from Mount Pentelicus
(however over time the marble's color has changed to a light yellowish beige).
It stands approximately 60 feet high and has an area of 30,030 feet.  The
Parthenon contains two rooms.  One room ...

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