Pergamon Altar

Hellenistic Greek monument.

Overview

Pergamon Altar, using marble, is a 2nd-century BCE altar in Pergamon, Turkey.

Core Characteristics

• High-relief friezes.
• Monumental staircase, columns.
• Hellenistic aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 2nd century BCE.
• Religious: Altar.
• Hellenistic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Masterpiece of Hellenistic sculpture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Marble Carving (technique), Monumentality (theory), Frieze (element), Classical (movement)

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