The Archaic, Classical, And Hellenistic

It is a common theme for groups of artist to revolt against their predecessors and the common standards that the pervious community of artist held. This is seen repeatedly from the ancient Greeks, whose bronze and marble sculptures developed around the perfection of the male human form, to the transition to the Romans their ideas followed the individual they sculpted busts of the great leaders and the common people of many different ages showing the uniqueness of all of them. This change was also apart of the architecture, Greek temples focused decorations on the outside of the temples on the metopes with sculptures, almost in the round, to show visitors the wealth of their towns were as the Romans focus the the decorations on the inside they were showing off for themselves.

Greek art took many ideas from Egypt and Mesopotamia however as the years passed they started to develop and create their own unique style. This style was more realistic and natural visually. One of their goals was for the viewer to believe they are seeing a moment standing still in time. You can see this when you compare Kroisos from, Anavysos Greece, and Doryphorus from Pompeii, Italy. These pieces are roughly dated 80 years apart however the difference between the two-forms are so remarkable. This paper will be discussing and addressing the evolution of a more naturalistic art form, from the statue of Kroisos compared to the statue of Doryphorus during the Greek art period. At a first glance of the statues you may not see the dramatic differences between the two however they were both approached in different ways to be created. They have different meanings yet both were created to be more naturalistic than what came before it.

Alexander the Great died and Hellenistic culture began. The Hellenistic time period was Greek-like and embodied many of the traditional Greek values, while modernizing the Middle East. During the Hellenistic Period, art, entertainment and athletics flourished. Many temples were built but the customs were altered to become modern and enjoyable. Stadiums and Gymnasiums were also fabricated, which induced a social aspect to the polis’. The agora, public alters, and libraries were new and exciting additions to the Hellenistic Period which united the people and gave the people more opportunities. These attractions began to pop up all over the Hellenistic world, whether the Jews wanted it or not. Previously Judah was on the outskirts of other cultures,

While discovering the Hellenistic Age, I learned about the history in Hellenistic civilization. Hellenism is the term typically to describe the spread of culture from the Greek civilization that developed after the reign of Alexander the Great. How does the Hellenistic Age differ from the Classical Age? The Classical Age, referred to as Hellenic Greek, was founded in 507 B.C.E. and concluded in 323 B.C.E. The Hellenistic Age was founded in 323 B.C.E. and concluded in 31 B.C.E. after the reign of Alexander the Great. The Classical Age was ruled by the Greek civilization in Greek city states and their territories. The Hellenistic Age established a great deal in the culture and Greek language around the places in Mediterranean, Middle East, Central and South Asia. There are three categories in the Hellenistic Age: cultural, religious, and political/military. The three categories will present the history to recognize how the people survived from the time of Hellenistic Age and Classical Age.

Nearly every aspect of classical Greek life and culture is revealed by what they made. Much of what historians have gleaned about the Greek people during this period has come from the inspection of relics, architecture and ephemera from the period. Analysis of classical Greek literature, architecture and art, and every day ceramics can reveal everything from the role religion played in ancient Greeks’ lives, to the political views and landscape of the time, to what the people valued and admired. Things such as the Greeks’ dedication to their gods, contemporary political themes, and the interests of every day citizens are all revealed through the physical objects and literature created by the

The definitions of Archaic, Classic and Hellenistic that I have learned in this class, Which I think we are in the midst of today in terms of Art and society as a whole were archaic and classic . Talking about archaic according to me attained and were very distinctive style. In some ways this style was a combined with old geometric style and the newer influences from the East where as it influence Architecture, sculpture, panting. There were various building temples that were building in archaic period which carry the symbolic belief in the terms of honoring their gods. Greek temples were built in three different styles, like Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Each of these styles carry myth and ritual is known to identify by the distinctive design

The way the Greeks ran their city-states was second to none. So it was only fitting that other society’s tried to mimic what the Greeks were doing, and so a man by the name of Alexander the great, who was eager to start his own age created the Hellenistic age. Hellenistic means “literally imitating the Greeks; the era after the death of Alexander the Great when Greek culture spread into the Near East and blended with the culture of that region.” (Spielvogel, 94) Even though Alexander the great set the foundation for the Hellenistic age it truly began to take form after his death.

This man was grandson of the painter, cayo pictor Fabio. He is one of the few Roman historians and historians. Being the 1st representative of the old analytics. Intervened in the Gallic War dated in 225 BC.

Greek culture for centuries has been characterized by its great potential and emphasis on art, mostly with the work of marble in different appearances and aspects. Among Greek culture, the sculptures of characters emphasizing the past Greek generations are very common when talking about their culture. In fact, these sculptures are recognized as transgenerational cultural heritages that give us an outlook of what their lives, customs, and cultures were in the first centuries. However, there is another aspect highly recognized in Greek culture and it is the Pantheon, a majestic architecture that conveyed Greek culture in one of the highest classical cultures throughout history.

Seven and fifth century BC, Greece contained some of the most prepossessing and enchanting forms of art ever made. The most common where statues, vases, temples and marble friezes. Greeks took inspiration from ancient egyptian art, as that can be clearly see in all there artwork. Unlike the Egyptians however, the Greeks looked for new ways to represent the human figure. They would take into account different angles as to how an object can be seen, by simply following the rules of the egyptians and using their own freedom and imagination, and with this, the greeks achieved harmony, beauty, and simplicity within their work.

The arts of the Classical Greek period have had a considerable influence on the culture throughout time and in different countries all over the world. During this time there were three periods; The Archaic period, the Classical period and the Hellenistic period. The Archaic period was in 650BC – 480BC, this period followed the Greek dark ages and it was the first time where Greek Classic Philosophy, Political theory especially the beginning of democracy and the beginning of what would be Greeks famous art and culture. As the ideas of democracy began people were able to express themselves and because of this art and culture began to flourish. The painting from the ancient Greek world that I have chosen was painted between the years of 500 – 480 BC, the Archaic/Classical period. In 530BC a new technique in Greek art was formed this was where paint brushes replaced the use of the chisel however these method were still use in Classical artwork as influences of the Archaic period followed through into the classical period.

Greek art during the seventh to the second century, have evolved from the archaic period through the Hellenistic period. These periods expand on previous era and lead to more detail and dramatic artwork. Sculpture’s of human figure’s gained intensity with each era. During these periods, human figure’s particularly male figure’s was considered as incredible art objects by the Greeks. Additionally, they were more fascinated by male sculptures than female sculptures.

The path from Hellenistic to Roman art is continuous. Etruscan and Judaic influences can be seen in this evolution which follows the established pattern of continuity and transformation. The following discussion will provide a few examples of art that illustrate this evolution from Hellenistic to a unique Roman art form.

I choose to respond to the Archaic Period’s architectural design of the Greek temples because most of the aesthetic and structural feats remain in contemporary Western buildings. From the Greek Architectural order which includes the iconic columns paired with capitals and decorative ambience detailed all over these structures to give passer-byers a sense of awe. Usually beautifully sculpted figures

Ancient Greece statuary art was dominated by countless nude men and ceaseless advancements to the depiction of the human physic. The progression from a stylistic, rigid statue to a naturalized, moving depiction is shown best through the differences in three different time periods: Archaic, Classical, and Late Classical. The Archaic period is composed of statuary similar to Egyptian figures that are very rigid with straight postures, centralized perspectives, and emotionless faces. Next, relaxed figures with improved physics and descriptive faces belong the Early and High Classical period. Last, the Late Classical period portrays statues possessing high energy, fluent action, and detailed faces with emotional expressions.