Tradition

  • The Parthenon in Athens
    447 BCE

    The Parthenon in Athens

    This architecture is a symbol of cultural heritage and it was build as a traditional temple honoring Athena. The structure was made from marble, which is a symbol for purity and perfection. This building was also a symbol of athens identity and democracy.
  • “City of God” by St. Augustine
    426 BCE

    “City of God” by St. Augustine

    It is a foundational Christian philosophical text that influenced Western religious traditions. Augustine wrote this piece after Rome was attacked, because he wanted to show that a fall of a political city is not the same as a fall of faith.
  • “The Clouds” by Aristophanes
    420 BCE

    “The Clouds” by Aristophanes

    It is a theater, which is a greek comedy that mocks new ways of thinking and defends traditional Athenian values. This theatre follows the classic structure of Old Comedy in the ancient Greece.
  • Construction of the Forbidden City
    1420

    Construction of the Forbidden City

    It is an architecture, which is an imperial palace reflecting ancient Chinese political and cultural traditions. It took 14 years to complete and it was the imperial palace for Chinese emperors for almost 500 years.
  • “The Last Supper” Leonardo da Vinci
    1489

    “The Last Supper” Leonardo da Vinci

    This painting is showing religious and cultural traditions of the renaissance in Italy and also the christian tradition. With this painting the artist captures the reactions shock, sadness, confusion and disbelief, after Jesus announces that one of them will betray him.
  • “Hamlet” from William Shakespeare

    “Hamlet” from William Shakespeare

    This theater is reflecting timeless moral questions. It reflects the classic themes, structure, and realism of the elizabethan theater. The play explores universal ideas such as revenge, fate, morality, and the struggle between reason and emotion.
  • Birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    It is a composer who shaped classical European musical traditions. It continued the long tradition of musicians serving the aristocracy, because of the fact that Mozart performed for royal courts.
  • The U.S. Capitol Building

    The U.S. Capitol Building

    This building reflects the tradition of neoclassical architecture in government buildings. It is one of the most important symbols of American democracy. The traditional belief that classical architecture represents democracy, stability, and order is what the use of columns, domes, and symmetry reflects.
  • “Symphony No. 9” by Ludwig van Beethoven

    “Symphony No. 9” by Ludwig van Beethoven

    This is a piece of music that represents the tradition of classical symphonic music. This piece is one of the most famous pieces of classical music. Beethoven use the classical four-movement format, which was used by Haydn and Mozart.
  • “A Doll’s House” by Hendrix Ibsen

    “A Doll’s House” by Hendrix Ibsen

    It is a theater, which challenges traditional gender and family roles in society. This theater is following the structure of the 19th-century realistic theater.
  • “Fallingwater” by Frank Lloyd Wright

    “Fallingwater” by Frank Lloyd Wright

    This is a building that blends modern design with traditions of harmony with nature. This building is continuing the long-standing architectural principle of harmony and balance, which is found in many classical and vernacular designs.
  • “Migrant Mother” by Dorothea Lange

    “Migrant Mother” by Dorothea Lange

    It is a photography, which shows an American family traditions during the Great Depression. This piece is following the long tradition of documentary photography used to tell social and historical stories.
  • “The Seventh Seal” by Dorothea Lange

    “The Seventh Seal” by Dorothea Lange

    It is a movie, which explores religious and existential traditions through symbolism. Christian symbolism, European folklore, and the visual style of medieval art is what this film draws heavily on.
  • “The Godfather” by Francis Ford Coppola

    “The Godfather” by Francis Ford Coppola

    Within Italian-American culture this film explores family tradition and loyalty. It followed the traditional structure of a tragic hero’s rise and fall. The film tells a timeless story about family and corruption with keeping traditional themes of loyalty, morality, and fate alive.
  • “Falling in Love again” by Eagle-Eye Cherry

    “Falling in Love again” by Eagle-Eye Cherry

    It is a song, which reflects emotional and relational traditions in modern culture. This song continues the long-standing tradition of popular music exploring love and human relationships.