| − | Greek life was dominated by [[religion]] and so it is not surprising that the temples of ancient Greece were the biggest and most beautiful.They also had a political purpose as they were often built to celebrate civic power and pride, or offer thanksgiving to the patron deity of a city for success in war.<ref>[http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Art/ "Architecture in ancient Greece"] (2003). Ancient Greece website/Art (University Press, Inc.)</ref> | + | Greek life was dominated by [[religion]][,] and so it is not surprising that the temples of ancient Greece were the biggest and most beautiful.They also had a political purpose as they were often built to celebrate civic power and pride, or offer thanksgiving to the patron deity of a city for success in war.<ref>[http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Art/ "Architecture in ancient Greece"] (2003). Ancient Greece website/Art (University Press, Inc.)</ref> |