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Classical Civilisation
A Level

Explain How Horace Conveys The Benefits Of Augustus' Reign in his Odes 4.15

It's important students recognise that marks will be awarded both for identifying specific details and then for their explanations. Ideally students should identify at least five quotations from the text ...

Answered by Ellen J. Classical Civilisation tutor
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How far are the temples you have studied commemorative monuments rather than religious?

Firstly, the Parthenon at the Athenian Acropolis is the most obvious example to analyse when debating the functions of temples. One can argue that the lavishly decorated Parthenon is clearly a religious m...

Answered by Sarah E. Classical Civilisation tutor
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What are the differences between the Delphi Charioteer and Motya Charioteer sculptures? In your answer you could refer to the materials, subject matter, pose, and representation of the anatomy.

Start off by looking at the overall appearance of both sculptures, noticing that although both depict charioteers, the sculptors have rendered them in very different ways.

Materials: MC is m...

Answered by Lily G. Classical Civilisation tutor
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Example of an essay question on the Aeneid: Virgil was more concerned to instruct his audience than to entertain it’. How far do you agree? Support your answer with details from the book of the Aeneid which you have read.

Agree- Narrative (the plot follows the fulfilment of Aeneas’ divine mission, a quest which unlike that of Odysseus is not personal, but public; it is the Roman imperial mission. As early as Book 1, import...

Answered by Amelia B. Classical Civilisation tutor
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'Rich in narrative'. To which red figure vases you have studied does this best apply?

The red figure vase was an innovation amongst Greek artists, the technique of painting onto the wet clay in slip enabled a world of new images to be created. Whilst this technique is not largely different...

Answered by Millicent B. Classical Civilisation tutor
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