By making their work so perfect, the sculptors expressed their devotion to the goddess Athena, to whom the Parthenon was dedicat
ed. Throughout the ages much of art has been created to express deep spiritual feelings. As acts of devotion and honor they add an essential ingredient to art – emotion. Without emotion, even the most harmonious work will not truly stir us. Sidebar: Athena is the Greek goddess of reason, arts, and literature. She is the goddess of the city of Athens, which is named for her. How does the sidebar help readers better understand the passage? The sidebar explains who Athena is and helps readers understand why the builders worked to make the Parthenon perfect for her. The sidebar explains that Athena loved beauty and helps readers understand why she only accepted beautiful objects. The sidebar explains that Athena is the goddess of Athens and helps readers understand that the Parthenon is located there. The sidebar explains that art was important to Athena and helps readers appreciate art.
