ART001 Art and Architecture of Ancient Greece

Art and Architecture of Ancient Greece

READ – The following pages in the Gardner textbook (or an equivalent source): chapter 2, pp. 53-59; pp. 62-72; pp. 72-81

VIEW – “Greek Art – Goodbye Art Academy” (ca. 9 minutes)

Greek Art History from Goodbye-Art Academy

NEXT – Using your own words, respond to 4 of the following 5 prompts:

1. Why was Pericles an important figure, in the City of Athens?
2. As best you can, explain the difference between “black figure” and “red figure” ceramics.
3. The Classical period of Greek sculpture is notable for its realism, enhanced by the counterpoise or “contrapposto.” Explain the meaning of the term and what it achieved.
4. In classical art there existed essentially 3 (there are technically 5) types of architectural capitals. Of these, one was particularly ornate. Which was it, and why was it popular?
5. What changed for Greek art and architecture, in the period known as “Hellenistic?”