a form of flattery

     As seen through out the British Museum, there are many works of art that seem to be heavily influenced by the sculptures from the Parthenon. These incredible figures raised the bar for art. To many, these sculptures are considered perfect examples of the human body and have served as a model. In this context copying is seeing something that was done really well and using that as a starting point. Starting with a something that is already impressive and perhaps trying to elaborate and improve on this.

     This notion of copying is a common theme in design and architecture. It has shaped much of what we see today.Much of the Parthenon's architectural qualities can be seen on buildings being constructed today. One design inspires another, aspects of the original design then being interpreted by the next designer. This is how design evolves from one era to the next.

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