Simon_S Posted February 25, 2016 Hello After a long month of building, I've finally completed my latest MOC: A Classical Greek Polis A Classical Greek Polis by Simon Schweyer, on Flickr Description: In this build I tried to show the Greek culture in a small city. I don't claim that it is realistic or even 100% historical correct - I rather tried to put in there as much elements that are typical for (ancient) Greece. Yeah, it's very clichéd. So I included (from the right to the left): - An oracle (θόλος), inspired by the one in Delphi - A herder with some goats. Not something special Greek, but in very many tragedies (for example: Oedipus) and myths (for example Pan, God of the sheperds) they play an important role. - A trireme, which is a typically Greek war galley - A vineyard: Who doesn't love Greek wine? - The house with the tan dome: Inspired more by Santorini (also known as RedBull's Free Running City) than by anything ancient. But still fits in here. - Behind it is the Agera (Ἀγορά) with a statue on it: It was a free space used mainly for public meetings (best view in the third picture) - Behind it, a Greek theater. In the classical Greek Era, they didn't have any backdrops yet. Of course this theater is way too small, in comparison to the other buildings and the minifigs, but who cares? - Last but not least (actually in the center of the build): A Greek temple (νaός), built in an ionic order, like the Artemision in Ephesos You can view more pictures of it in this Flickr Album: Ancient Greece Thanks for looking and have a nice evening! - Simon Schweyer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecclesiastes Posted February 25, 2016 Truly magnificent Simon! The amount of detail you've put into this is amazing. I'm especially charmed by the trireme. And great job on the minifig combo's you've created! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regenerate builder Posted February 25, 2016 Very nice! This is one of those MOCS that makes me wish I was a minifigure so I could go visit it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bricklover Posted February 25, 2016 Great mic the whole thing is amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
don leopold Posted February 25, 2016 This is a great moc !!! The buildings are beautiful and the sheep or goats are great too. My favorite is the trireme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blitzismydog Posted February 25, 2016 Everything looks fantastic. I especially like the color choice and patterns for the buildings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamejutzu Posted February 26, 2016 Only on word, and it's superb! I like how you incorporated multiple medium builds in the model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindulan Posted February 26, 2016 Beautiful! I love the goats and the architecture. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted February 26, 2016 There are no words to describe how awesome this is... My favorite part is the theater! Congratulations for this stunning piece of art! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blufiji Posted February 26, 2016 Excellent, love the water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Gidman Posted February 26, 2016 Probably my new favorite from you! I especially like the rockwork and foliage! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbythom Posted February 26, 2016 Stunning build. My favourite part is the theatre! It is incorporated in the landscape very well/ One small nitpick: the oarsmen in the galley are facing the wrong way :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gideon Posted February 26, 2016 Impressive in so many ways! I love the landscaping and you've also created some very nice and recognizeable buildings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KlodsBrik Posted February 26, 2016 Lovely diorama. Lots of detailed stuff to look at. I especially like your goats. They look like small devil breed´s. Sort of like me in the morning before I get my coffee. But seriously, a lot of great building technique´s and nice color combinations going on. Well done ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon_S Posted February 26, 2016 Thank you all for the kind comments and especially Ecc for frontpaging my build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staslegomaster Posted February 27, 2016 That's a super diarama, even lots of small island like in Greece! Such an unspeakable piece of art with unusual building techniques. It looks very realistic. I like the playability of your creation I like the vineyard very much! You seem to be a heroic history fan just as I am. I like projects of historic topics and with a story behind them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tokru Posted February 27, 2016 Fantastic build. The little historic errors are indeed negligible and the vast mayority wouldn't even notice them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsinjor Posted February 27, 2016 Fantastic work. Fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul_delahaye Posted February 27, 2016 It's not my cup of tea at all, but I'm always amazed at the level of detail builders achieve with these compact builds. Nice job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staslegomaster Posted February 27, 2016 Your LEGO polis (megapolis) needs a story. Are you a Greek mythology fan? There are some suitable mini figures - Gorgon,Neptune, Perseus (a Spartan warier), Athena. If you create a cracken in the sea you can create an awesome vignette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kapp Posted February 29, 2016 Really nice, there is only one point to criticize.... Greeks didn't know to build domes and arches... the romans invented that some years later :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted February 29, 2016 Amazing series of mocs for ancient Greece Simon... This one also has a crazy amount of details...Perfectly done :wub: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Puvel Posted February 29, 2016 I bet you smile every time you walk by this, absolutely stunning piece of art! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BattleBrik Posted March 1, 2016 Incredible. I especially like the Agera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpyromaxos Posted March 3, 2016 I am from Greece and i have to say that it's an asolutely great built! Very nice little city with beautiful little details.. Loved especially the Temple and the Agora! Keep up with the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
