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The Erechtheion 421-405 B.C.E.

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Page 1: The Erechtheion 421-405 B.C.E. The Construction Designed by Philokes Constructed during 421-405 B.C.E. Located on the Acropolis in Athens Considered

The Erechtheion

421-405 B.C.E.

Page 2: The Erechtheion 421-405 B.C.E. The Construction Designed by Philokes Constructed during 421-405 B.C.E. Located on the Acropolis in Athens Considered

The Construction

Designed by Philokes

Constructed during 421-405 B.C.E.

Located on the Acropolis in Athens

Considered an Ionic masterpiece

Erechtheion Site Plan

Page 3: The Erechtheion 421-405 B.C.E. The Construction Designed by Philokes Constructed during 421-405 B.C.E. Located on the Acropolis in Athens Considered

Site SignificanceThe Erechtheion temple sits on a mythical site

According to the Legend, a contest between Athena and Poseidon was held to claim Athens in which Poseidon caused salt water to spring at the site. Athena won the contest by making an olive tree to sprout

The olive tree still stands!

Statue of Poseidon Statute of Athena

Page 4: The Erechtheion 421-405 B.C.E. The Construction Designed by Philokes Constructed during 421-405 B.C.E. Located on the Acropolis in Athens Considered

Erechtheion Highlights

Built on a sloping site and accommodates to it

Separate porticos with different sized columns

The Porch of the Maidens

Erechtheion Elevation View

Page 5: The Erechtheion 421-405 B.C.E. The Construction Designed by Philokes Constructed during 421-405 B.C.E. Located on the Acropolis in Athens Considered

The Porch of the MaidensLocated on the southern portion of the Erechtheion

Statues of women are used instead of the typical Ionic column

Columns are referred to as “caryatids” after beautiful, captive women of Caria

Original caryatids in a Greek MuseumStolen caryatid in the British Museum

Cast mold caryatids stand in place of the

originals

Page 6: The Erechtheion 421-405 B.C.E. The Construction Designed by Philokes Constructed during 421-405 B.C.E. Located on the Acropolis in Athens Considered

Final Reflections…

Any Questions???

Page 7: The Erechtheion 421-405 B.C.E. The Construction Designed by Philokes Constructed during 421-405 B.C.E. Located on the Acropolis in Athens Considered

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