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M6 Video Review

Question 1: The three videos gave great examples of Greek architecture. The first video went into detail about one of the most iconic buildings ever made. The Parthenon is considered to be one of the greatest structures associated with western civilization. It also features one of the earliest uses of the Doric order, which is the most basic of the three Classical Greek orders.

The second video goes into more detail about the Parthenon. The structure has been through earthquakes, wars and fires since construction started. However a more recent problem arose with the introduction of cars. Pollution has been eating away at the marble. Since 1975, it has been undergoing preservation work.

The third video then described the site in which the Olympic Games were held in Olympia, 150 miles from Athens. Olympia was a complex of temples, dwellings and public buildings. These games became popular due to the obsession with the male body. The athletes, men only since women were banned from competing, actually participated nude.


Question 2: The videos and course content give detail about the Ancient Greeks and Romans. The course content reveals how much respect that they had for the mind and body. This humanist approach differs from the Middle Ages when Christianity dominated Western Europe. The body wasn't explored as an art medium. It was seen as sinful. In contrast, the videos reveal great works of architecture, nude sculptures, and an overall obsession with a fit body.


Question 3: I thought the films went into great detail about the time period. They gave good background information and thoroughly described the architecture during the time period.