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Read the excerpt from A Short Walk Around the Pyramids and through the World of Art.By making their work so perfect, the sculptors expressed their devotion to the goddess Athena, to whom the Parthenon was dedicated. 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.

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The sidebar explains who Athena is and helps readers understand why the builders worked to make the Parthenon perfect for her.
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The sidebar explains that Athena loved beauty and helps readers understand why she only accepted beautiful objects.
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The sidebar explains that Athena is the goddess of Athens and helps readers understand that the Parthenon is located there.
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The sidebar explains that art was important to Athena and helps readers appreciate art.
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Read the excerpt from A Short Walk Around the Pyramids and through the World of Art.As we have seen, art does not have to be complicated to be wonderful. Still, art can be more complicated, often much more complicated, than the pyramids at Saqqara and Giza.Glossary:Giza – city in EgyptSaqqara – the ancient capital of Egypt

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Art from the ancient city of Giza was appealing.
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The pyramids found in Saqqara are complicated.
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Art can only be beautiful if it is very complex and elaborate.
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The pyramids the author is referring to are located in Egypt.

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