Athens is the home of modern democracy and its philosophers and architecture continue to exert an influence on contemporay Europe. A visit to the key sites of this civilisation is essential for students of Classics hoping to understand the development of architecture and sculpture. It also brings them face-to-face with the living society of Ancient Greece.
Subject Focus:
- KS 5: Study the architecture and remains of Classical Greek civilisation, to see what can be reconstructed and understood from these buildings and artefacts.
- KS 5: See the places that inspired Greek poets and playwrights.
- KS 5: Develop familiarity with archaeological sites and sculptures specified in OCR/AQA syllabuses.
- KS 5: Appreciate the continuing influence of Classical civilisations to this day.
Student Outcomes:
- Appreciate the development and continuity of Greek architecture throughout the height of Greek civilisation.
- Put the buildings in context, accounting for differences in styles and grandeur.
- Reflect on the role of institutions and people in Greek history.
- Appreciate the enduring influence of Greek civilisation in the modern world.
Question: Who said: 'Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.'?
Answer: Plato
