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The classically derived conceptions
of beauty were centered on the philosophical precepts as they applied to
architecture and the human body. This 5 page paper discusses the energy and
images that are associated with the Greek Gods Dionysus and Apollo.
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the classical Greek pictorials are seen on the pottery that has survived. These are considered to be narratives of the beliefs of the people. Surprisingly, most of these
pictures are without a sense of time or place, being set against solid, undifferentiated background with the characters unclothed so that time is only made available once the narrative is
understood. This classification can also be seen in almost any segment from the Parthenon frieze (Small 569). The student will want to include any additional discussion of pottery
that is applicable. The classically derived conceptions of beauty were centered on the philosophical precepts as they applied to architecture and the human body. Protagoras said that
"man is the measure of all things" while the art of classical Greece interpreted that as being godlike in its adherence to the perfect form (Gardner 151). The Gods
themselves were depicted as athletic and the ideal of the physical form. Both Dionysus and Apollo were common subjects for pieces of art during the classical period.
Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility, is thought to be both male and female. The philosopher, Nietzsche, proposed that the reason for the worship of Dionysus was for
the purpose of allowing the repressed feminine or nurturing side of man to come forth and for the brutal or aggressive side of women to be seen and confronted (Sena
189). Much of the art that has been found includes women as revelers and, or, followers for both Apollo and Dionysus. The images are similar in their representation,
however, the energy that is associated with each is extremely different. The ancient rituals associated with Dionysus seem to bear this out. The procession that was held
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