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The individual and group perspectives expressed within the sources of Chapter 5 The Greek Experience are the following: first, there is the experience of Homer, who writes in epic poetry of the Battle of Troy -- the Greeks' war against the Trojans (the selection is primarily concerned with the wrath of Achilles who is offended by the Greek commander Agamemnon): this source provides the essential "Greek" backdrop, the religious atmosphere as well as the military-like culture of the Greek people coupled with their intellectual and philosophical outlook on life. There is the perspective of Lysias, who writes on the death of Eratosthenes; there is the perspective of Plato, who writes from the philosophical perspective in the Apologia, regarding the trial of Socrates, where the teacher defends himself against the accusations of his accusers: this offers the perspective of the intellectual Greeks in Athens, who were more interested in transcendental truth than in maintaining the political and social status quo. There is the perspective of Aristotle, which builds on the works of Plato and discusses how society should be arranged, and finally there is the historical perspective of Herodotus, which discusses the Spartans and provides more insights into human nature that may be applied universally.
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Tourism takes a substantial place in the economy of Cyprus. Tourism has such an impact on Cyprus culture and daily life that the industry contributed 10.7% or US $5,445.0 mn of the GDP in 2006, allowing for job creation approximated at 113,000 jobs. (Micula and Micula) Thanks to consistent tourism, Cyprus has become the 40th most popular place to visit, inspiring almost 3 million tourists to come each year. Since
Greek Temple Architecture From Its Inception Through the Hellenistic Period Present day Greece still retains the Greek temples, shrines and sanctuaries of the pre-Hellenic period. The modern world of architecture and historians regards these temples very highly because of their unique and simple designs and also because of their apparent beauty and technical excellence. These temples have a profound history behind them because they stand testament to perhaps one of the
Ancient Historians Influential Ancient Historians Faces of History: Historical Inquiry from Herodotus to Herder by Donald R. Kelley In his book, which is written in a scholarly, colorful, and interesting style, and is as rich with thought-provoking questions as it is lean on assumptions, author Kelley goes to great lengths to set the stage for every historian's work that he discusses. On page 3, he says that "the difficulty" in writing about ancient
art from three different cultures. Specifically it will discuss pieces from the Classical Greek, Indian Civilizations, and Egyptian Civilizations, including the meaning of the work and an art analysis of the work. Each of these different cultures produced very different works of art that were meant to entertain, enlighten, and be viewed for enjoyment. They used different techniques, but there were commonalities, as well. They represent some of the
Marble Statue of a Kouros, Greek, Archaic Period, c. 590-580 BCE Ancient Greece was a place of incredible artistry in terms of architecture, playwriting, and sculpture. So much of what is known about the Greeks has been learned through their artwork. Many of the pieces of Ancient Greek art are available to be seen in history and art museums around the world. In the present moment, by looking at the artworks
And the Western people followed this idea. This labor code has been legalized for so many years now and has been amended several times all for the benefit of the working population. It is not only the Western civilization who has been benefited by this idea from the Greeks but also most, if not all, countries around the world. In terms of aesthetic ideals, the Greeks have also greatly influenced
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