How many pieces did the team have that needed to be put back together? Why do you think it is so difficult for us to reconstruct the Parthenon? Why did the Athenians use optical illusions and what is this device known as (used with the columns)? How does this help/hinder the overall look of the temple?

Secret of the Parthenon video essay

Watch the video above on the Secrets of the Parthenon. After reading the text on the Parthenon, how do you feel about the building now?

How many pieces did the team have that needed to be put back together? Why do you think it is so difficult for us to reconstruct the Parthenon? Why did the Athenians use optical illusions and what is this device known as (used with the columns)? How does this help/hinder the overall look of the temple?

What else did you learn from the video that you found fascinating and why?

Word Count: 300 words minimum