Watch the following Documentary and answer the questions below.
Aim to write about 500- 750 words total, 12 pt font, double spaced. Grammar and spelling count, so use complete sentences and formal English.
The link will take you straight to the Documentary
(Links to an external site.)
A transcript can be found here: Transcript for Secrets of the Parthenon (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/3502_partheno.html)
The questions:
Why is the Parthenon such a celebrated and famous building?
What optical illusions were the architects, designers and builders dealing with, and why were they a problem? What were some of the design techniques that the architects used to make the Parthenon look perfect? You can include drawings and diagrams here too to help your explanations.
What is noteworthy about the proportions of the building? How do they relate to the human body?
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