Walk on the Acropolis


PERSEUS PROJECT
CLASSICAL CULTURE 304:
THE ANCIENT CITY

CHRIS SHEA
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
SPRING '96


CC 304 PERSEUS EXERCISE A WALK ON THE ACROPOLIS

Pretend to be an ancient Athenian and take a walk on the Athenian Acropolis. On your way, please consider the following (25 pts.):

1 What year is this? Find some images which explain the history of the city during the lifetime of your character. Find an image which corresponds to some event in the personal history of your character.

2 Who are you? What do you look like? Show us you (find an image on Perseus which corresponds to your imaginary persona). What are you wearing/do you have with you today? Show us on Perseus.

3 What is your social position/occupation in Athens? Find an image which shows you in your daily activity. What friends/acquaintances/relatives do you encounter on your walk? What is their social position/occupation? Find an image/images which portray your relationship.

4 Where are you going today? What is your errand? What did you notice on your way? Find corresponding images on Perseus.


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