Legacy+of+Greece

=Legacy of Greece=

1st theatre was at the festival honoring Dionysus. Greek play writes included Euripides, Sophocles, and Aristophanes. The influence of Greek play writes can be seen in our society today. Origin of theater started in Greece. Shakespeare and many other western playwrights were influenced off Greece theater.
 * Theater**-

Ancient Greek language first came into use around 250 BC. The New Testament in the bible was first written in Ancient Greek. Thousands of words in the English language are derived from Greek. Psychologist and philosophers use words that have Greek roots, which shows that they first started to build theories and explain this part of life.
 * Language**-

The ancient Greek language is very similar to that of modern Greece. One in every 8 words from western languages are derived from the Greek language. It is common practice for scientists to use Greek words or parts of greek words when naming new inventons or discoveries.

• Iliad and the Odyssey were written by Homer. These were the first great poems in western literature. • Strict ways of writing poetry with rhyme and metre. • Verse forms were first invented by the Greeks.
 * Poetry**-

•Called Philosophers "lovers of wisdom" •Philosophy has come to mean the study of human life and the nature of the universe. •The study of all knowledge and included biology, math, astronomy, and geography •people looked to philosophers for guidance
 * Philosophy and Religion**-

The Greek's took a scientific approach on medicine. Greek doctors kept and wrote records about their patience and their illnesses. Those records that they recorded still exist and are common illnesses today. Greeks were experts on treating fractures, dislocations, and wounds. Because they were against the cutting of human corpses, they knew little about the workings of the body. There were also many Greek doctors that contributed to the growth of Greek medicine.
 * Medicine**-

The Greeks formed the basis for modern day democracy. It didn't incorporate all the refinements and concepts that make up what we consider democracy now-a-day, but it formed the whole concept about the citizens of an empire running the empire instead of a monarch. Democracy comes from the greek words demos meaning "people" and kratso meaning "rule." Today democracy is used in a sytem in which everyone's voices are heard. However, in Anchient Greece it was much like early America, because only men had the right to vote. Where as women, slaves, and foreign residents did not have these rights.
 * Greek Politics**-

//Aristotle// - collected and analyzed information - classified over 500 animals
 * Science**-

Greek historian //Heroditus// was known as the father of history because of his honesty and for the fact that he always used the facts and never stretched the truth. He was the first to attempt to accurately record and analyze events.
 * History-**

The common themes of history and mythology became prevalent in Greece, which is translated in many famous works of art today. Pottery became a very important form of art and preservation in Greece. Other civilizations also adapted their ways to incorporate Greek themes in art, for instance the Romans used sculpture as they copied many Greek statues and preserved them sophisticatedly, so we can enjoy them today. Later on during the Renaissance, painting became popular, specifically of the human body and perspective. As for architecture, many civic buildings and designs all over the world have been based one Greek designs. One of the most famous buildings in Greece is the Parthenon. The art and architecture of Greece also was a large component during the Renaissance era. During this era, the interest in art and learning of Greece which began in Italy. Lastly, the late revival of classic art and architecture known as neo-classicism had many methods of Greece and took place in 18th and 19th century.
 * Art and Architecture**-



Abbie Hutchinson’s CD PROJECT SONG LYRICS: Phidias in a NUTSHELL (Hit Song)- To the tune of “THE EYE OF THE TIGER, by SURVIVOR”

I was born In Athens Greece Grew up like a normal kid At a young age I began sculpting Designed sculpture, now my life’s full of fame But not alone Teachers guided me And thanks to Pericles I’m supervisor At the Parthenon Just a man and his chisel for sculpting

I’m the, greatest sculptor, I’m the #1 guy Chippin’ up, the, great-big chunks of marble And the one who created Athens symbol Athena And I’m teaching you all with my art, of the gods

Zeus to Zeus Mine is the best Towers over Standin’ strong Became one, of 7 wonders of the world It’s so neat, but sadly, didn’t survive

I’m the, greatest sculptor, I’m the #1 guy Chippin’ up, the, great-big chunks of marble And the one who created Athens symbol Athena And I’m teaching you all with my art, of the gods

Carvin’ up Athena Parthenos Had the height and width of a giant Put in the temple, almost touches the roof Athens goddess that they love so much

I’m the, greatest sculptor, I’m the #1 guy Chippin’ up, the, great-big chunks of marble And the one who created Athens symbol Athena And I’m teaching you all with my art, of the gods The Art of The Gods… The Art of The Gods… The Art of the Gods…