The Architecture of the Parthenon's Entasis
In short: The Parthenon utilizes entasis and subtle curvatures to correct optical illusions, showcasing the mathematical and artistic mastery of the Athenian Golden Age.
A 1:42 short film in the series “Architecture Icons”.
Sources used in this film: Britannica, “Entasis | Greek, Columns, Temples | Britannica”; Britannica, “Parthenon | Definition, History, Architecture, Columns, Greece, & Facts | Britannica”; fab.wiki.edu.gr, “Who Built The Parthenon In Greece? The Shocking Truth Behind Athens' Golden Age”; construct.wiki.edu.gr, “When Was The Parthenon Built In Greece? The 15-Year Story”; The Guardian, “UK mathematician debunks myth around Parthenon’s optical illusions”.
Sources used in this film
- Britannica — Entasis | Greek, Columns, Temples | Britannica · View →
- Britannica — Parthenon | Definition, History, Architecture, Columns, Greece, & Facts | Britannica · View →
- fab.wiki.edu.gr — Who Built The Parthenon In Greece? The Shocking Truth Behind Athens' Golden Age · View →
- construct.wiki.edu.gr — When Was The Parthenon Built In Greece? The 15-Year Story · View →
- The Guardian — UK mathematician debunks myth around Parthenon’s optical illusions · View →
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Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: Britannica: Entasis | Greek, Columns, Temples | Britannica
- Also: Britannica: Parthenon | Definition, History, Architecture, Columns, Greece, & Facts | Britannica
- Also: fab.wiki.edu.gr: Who Built The Parthenon In Greece? The Shocking Truth Behind Athens' Golden Age
- Also: construct.wiki.edu.gr: When Was The Parthenon Built In Greece? The 15-Year Story
- Also: The Guardian: UK mathematician debunks myth around Parthenon’s optical illusions
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