Sculpture and Archetectorial Ideas of the 5th Century

These new architectural ideas also had some differences from previous works, such as those of the Doric. Whenever it was built, the Erechtheum helped change the thought process which people went through when thinking about the building of a temple. The maker of this sculpture, Myron, pays special attention to muscular definition, and facial expression. The Athenians now had funds that they were collecting from the Delian League, and most of their previous works had been destroyed. The columns are what stand out the most, with very large columns on the left side of the structure, and smaller ones in the middle. This builder of this structure decided to do things a little different. A great example of this is the statue of Discobolos. Exactly when this structure was built is in debate, but it is believed to have been built during the chaotic period around the Peloponnesian Wars. He also captures the man in the middle of physical activity, as opposed to simply standing still or simply looking like he is posing. The confidence and intellectual superiority the Athenians believed they had begun to come out in their work during this period. The Athenians of this time believed that they were vastly superior in intellectual thought, which can be validated in their thought process to begin doing things in a new and better way. The Temple of Athena Nike included new scroll-like capitals, and indented bases of the columns.

Another difference that can be seen in the 5th century sculpture is the amount of realism put into the work.