Agon Aretes 2005

The cultural meeting place Hellenikon Idyllion did a contest about the classical Greek philosophical thought and artistical development. The aim is the promoting the study of Greek language and culture.

Results

Opinion and award by the jury members Prof. Werner Schulze - University of the Arts Vienna, Helmut Quack – Greek scholar, Husum and Juliet Diamantopoulou - Greek scholar, Athens.

The number and the quality of the submitted work has surprised us:
There were 26 submitted works - far more of women than of men - from 3 nations (Germany 23, Argentina 2, Spain 1) . With 23 submissions the group of students (18-16 year old) predominated the other group (21 – 26 year old).
The task was difficult, as both intellectual content and creative originality were asked. Both - text and poster design - at the same level was so hard to achieve. So we decided to honor all participants with prices.

You can find the complete jury statement here.

1. prices

KLEONIKI RIZOU of the Kiel Gelehrtenschule - winner in the student category

Here you can find the complete explanatory text in German as PDF.

JOHN RAUTHMANN from St. Augustine High School Willow - winner of category complete text in Ancient Greek

Here you can find the complete explanatory text in German as PDF.

Special Prices

Nadine Steiner	front page: back page:	text as PDF
Maria Pätzold
Maria Alexandra López Gabrielidis		text as PDF
Eva Bottler		text as PDF
Gerrit Kurzt		text as PDF
Judith Hof		text as PDF
Thomas Rosenhammer		text as PDF
Eva Henke		text as PDF
Maximiliane Berger		text as PDF
Jörg von Alvensleben		text as PDF
Cristina Rados		text as PDF
Andrès Moulins		text as PDF

The competitive tendering then:

Competition Ancient Greek language, classical philosophy and artistic formation

The cultural meeting place Hellenikon Idyllion did a contest about the classical Greek philosophical thought and artistical development. The aim is the promoting the study of Greek language and culture.

Addressed students and students over 16 years.

Tasks

1 Choose from a philosophical saying from the ancient Greece!
( Please enter the name of the philosopher. )

2 interpretation
Option I: Explain the phrase in German !
Option II: Explain the phrase in ancient Greek !

In the explanation you should respond to the following:
a) Explain why you chose this quote and explain its meaning!
b) What is the reason of the ancient Greek language in your opinion, especially
suitable for expressing the sense of the philosophical spell?
c) "It is useless to learn ancient Greek, because this language is no longer spoken today." Take this position!
Your explanation (a – c) should be maximum one page long and written in font size 11
d) design
Design a poster for the presentation of the Greek saying.

The German translation of the award should be integrated.
Make your poster in A4 format. Put your name on the paper right below.
The design of the poster is up to you. You can paint and draw a collage
design or design the poster with the computer. Whether one or more colors, whether in high or in landscape mode - there are no limits to your imagination.

Organizational

The jury consists three European teachers. One of the jury members, Mr. Werner Schulze - Composer, scientist and professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
Their decision is final and not subject to appeal .The assessment covers the philosophical interpretation, understanding the ancient Greek language and the artistic design .

With the participation of the students they agree to the contributions. The names of winners will be on the Internet and in the press releases.

Deadline

The competitive contributions (only one entry per participant) must be sent on July 30th 2005.

by mail:          hellenikon@idyllion.gr
or by post :    Hellenikon Idyllion
                        GR - 25100 Selianitika

The name, age and address of the participant and the address of the school or
University and the name of the teacher or professor stated. Students should also
enclose a registration certificate.

Prices

The designs are separated into the two categories of "pupils " and "students" are rated separately. In each category prices can be received for the interpretations in German or Greek.
All participants will receive a certificate.

The best of each category will win a free vacation at the Hellenikon for two people. The six winners of the first two prices get a stay for two weeks, the six winners of the second prices get a stay for a week. For other accompanying persons
we offer a discount by appointment.
The accommodation is in double or triple rooms.

Andreas Drekis
Head of Hellenikon Idyllion