A student researching the Parthenon has taken the following notes:
• The Parthenon was built between 447 and 432 BCE in Athens • It was dedicated to the goddess Athena, patron of Athens • The temple used optical illusions to appear perfectly proportioned • Many original sculptures were removed to the British Museum in 1816 • The structure has survived wars, explosions, and conversion to a church and mosque
The student wants to explain the architectural sophistication of the Parthenon. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
The Parthenon was built in Athens between 447 and 432 BCE as a temple to Athena.
The Parthenon employed sophisticated optical illusions in its design to create the appearance of perfect proportions.
Many of the Parthenon's original sculptures were removed to the British Museum in 1816.
The Parthenon has survived wars, explosions, and conversions to both a church and a mosque.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Optical illusions for perfect proportions shows architectural sophistication.