The Parthenon's Architecture and Power

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I think that the Parthenon is one of the most interesting structures in Greek history. This building stood for so much in the greek culture. When Athens was attempting to grow as a city and become a political and cultural center, the Parthenon was a building that proved both. In a time of war the structure was a symbol of power, and the fact that it was rebuilt was a sign that Athens could rise again. With the Parthenon in place, Athens was a city to be reckoned with. Eventually, the democracy of Greece was an envied political system that many countries used in order to make peace.
However, it was not only the strong, magnificent largeness of the building that made it so powerful, but also the slight angle of the pillars that gives the building the slight curve that gives off the essence of power. in the Classical period, geometrics were very popular and expected when it came to structures. However, the architect chose not to make the parthenon geometrically perfect, so when a person looks at it expecting the perfect geometry, and something is a bit off, the person has to stare at it longer. As a person sees something when he/she expects another it allows the power of the structure to exists. I find that fascinating.