The beauty of the Athenian Painted Stoa was due in part to the artwork by three great ancient Greek painters. They were Polygnotus, Micon and Panaenus. Their canvases were wooden and placed on the stone walls of the stoa.
Oinoe, Troy, Marathon.
The ancient Athenians had superb painters to decorate the so-called Painted Stoa in Athens. The battles that were painted included such famous Athenian victories like the battle with the Amazons, Trojan War, Battle of Oene among several others.
It was painted by Raphael in the Vatican.
About 40 years after the Painted Stoa in Athens was built, another one had religious themes. It was dedicated to Zeus Eleutherius. It had a Doric style with projecting wings.
ancient athens
After the retreat of the Persians, a new stoa was built in Athens. It was the Painted Stoa and was erected at the north end of the Agora. This was to become the most famous of all the stoas.
the goverment of ancient athens like a democracy
Ancient Sparta focused more on military achievements and ancient Athens thought more of academic knowledge. Athens were a democracy and Sparta was an oligarchy
Yes, ancient Athens was actually the birthplace of democracy.
Foreigners were not allowed to vote in ancient Athens.
Every resident, including women and foreigners, had equal rights in Ancient Athens.
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The Tyrants were in charge of Athens