Athens

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…Doric columns and the slender scrolled Ionian columns. The Parthenon, the Greek temple for the goddess Athena, is an impeccable example of symmetry and proportion. The sides of the Parthenon give an optical illusion of perfect balance on all sides. Their desire for balance in art and architecture represents the balance of the world; order and moderation are expressed in the simplicity of lines and shapes. The resulting overall structure works together to achieve harmony.