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The 4th century BCE started the first day of 400 BC and ended the last day of 301 BC. It is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period. This century marked the height of Classical Greek civilization in all of its aspects.
- 3rd Century BC
Hannibal crosses the Alps during the Second Punic War. The...
- 5th Century BC
The 5th century BC started the first day of 500 BC and ended...
- 3rd Century BC
Outside Athens there were big projects, such as the theatre and temple at Epidaurus and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. Buildings such as the Mausoleum were commissioned by powerful individuals, further proof that the emergence of commanding personalities is a noticeable feature of the 4th century.
Explore the artistic achievements of the fourth century B.C. in Greece, from the Golden Age of Athens to the rise of Perikles and the Parthenon, and the innovations of sculptors like Praxiteles and Polykleitos. Learn about the architecture, vase painting, and grave monuments of this period, and the role of art in the Persian Wars and the Delian League.
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In the context of the art, architecture, and culture of Ancient Greece, the Classical period corresponds to most of the 5th and 4th centuries BC (the most common dates being the fall of the last Athenian tyrant in 510 BC to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC).
Ancient Greek civilization - Philosophy, Art, Democracy: Dionysius I of Syracuse (c. 430–367) can be seen as a transitional figure between the 5th century and the 4th and indeed between Classical and Hellenistic Greece. His career began in 405, after the seven troubled years in Sicily that followed the Athenian surrender in 413.
Explore the major events and trends of the 4th century BCE in world history, with links to articles and resources from Oxford Reference. Browse by regions, themes, civilizations, rulers, wars, and more.
Learn about the culture, economy, and lifestyle of ancient Greek society in the fourth century BC, the Golden Age of art, theater, music, and politics. See how a day in the life of a Greek aristocrat, a slave, or a peasant was shaped by war, warfare, and warfare.
