The Flotilla Fresco: Aegean Culture Art

The ancient Greeks believed in a strong mind and a strong body. Their celebration of the physical beauty and ability of the human body can be seen in their sculpture, writings, and sporting events. The physical beauty of the human body is shown in the marble sculpture “Kraisos” (Benton and DiYanni 64). The sculpture shows a male with a defined muscular mid-section, broad shoulders, and thick legs. There is more detail and a more natural appearance in this sculpture compared to a similar statue from approximately 60 years earlier. The face of the sculpture is realistic and the left foot is forward, as seen in Egyptian sculpture. The art of thought was established by the philosophers of ancient

Traditions and customs make a group of people different from others. For example many families have different traditions when it comes to holidays, like fireworks for the 4th of July or making turkey for thanksgiving. All these types of traditions are important in daily life. In The Odyssey by Homer, many examples of Greece customs and

Throughout the times in Greek art, Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods have changed overtime from the sculptures in the form, style, and symmetry.

Egyptians used art as a way to reflect every aspect of their lives. Sculptors were important artist, and in these different architectural sculptures, you will see how models of people and different figures were depicted in stone during the New Kingdom and Old Kingdom eras. Nikare with his Wife and Daughter is a statue that was made from limestone and paint in Egypt during the Old Kingdom era about 2420-2389 B.C or later. Stelophorous Statue of Bay made in 1294–1250 B.C is another sculpture that was also made from limestone about one thousand years apart from the other one. This statue was also made in Egypt. Both sculptures share some similarities to have been made a millennium apart, but with that also comes several differences. Although both statues as a whole may depict different things, it’s the little details in them that we don’t usually analyze in art that make them both similar.

Odysseus spends so much time sailing home that the sea really takes up a good chunk of his life. This is fitting, since the sea and its perils work much the same way the Odyssey argues that life does, it is full of suffering, but it can’t be avoided. The sea can send blessings like sea breezes to blow him home or obstacles like storms, Skylla and Charybdis, and treacherous islands. Because the sea is ruled by Poseidon, it is also a manifestation of the superiority of the gods and nature over man.

A vast amount of difference can be seen in the paintings, sculptures, and architecture in the Greco-Roman period to the Christianity. The Classical Greek Art was mainly in the naturalism wherein the craftsmen or the artist wanted to create an ideal human like structure which can be very well seen in the Kritios Boy (ca 480 BC). Their creation was made to glorify the Gods and athletes in the theme of male nudes. Polykleitos Doryphoros which is a uniquely made in bronze is one of the eminent figures of an athlete, which one can get it its duplicate in a marble. It was used as a standard model for all the future models. The intention of the artist was to build a human-like structure as well as measuring the body to have the capacity to fit eight

Many people of the Fertile Crescent were polytheistic and believed that the gods controlled forces of nature.

Architectural monuments can be interpreted in many unique ways; writings from historical voices allow visions into ancient architecture. The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was built in 470-457 B.C., and is a very classic example of a doric style temple. In a short description by ancient geographer Pausanias, The Temple of Zeus is described quite plainly and equitably. Described in strongest detail are the carved friezes and pediment statues with exact numbers and materials. Pausanias’s description of the temple is much more informational compared to some architectural interpretations written around the same time. Although not describing the temple in a poetic and artistic way, Pausanias illustrates a clear picture

Here we are; another week, another article. Last time we covered the heavy stuff, including the early history of oriental rugs and some common terms to familiarize yourself with. This week we’re talking about what’s on the rugs: their designs!

Greek culture and life was very different during the time of The Odyssey compared today’s world. The Odyssey is believed to have been written around the Bronze Age, which was approximately 700 B.C.E. There are many aspects about Greek life and culture that can be observed throughout The Odyssey. Greek life and culture can consist of gender roles, religion, and social expectancies. There are some characteristics that can be seen to be common during this time frame. Some of the major values and characteristics that are portrayed in Homer’s epic poem are courage, strength, and cunningness.

There was once a man named George who wanted to compete in the Olympics. This was located in Olympia, a south-western city in Greece. The event took place every 4 years, and was used as a type of calendar. George had been training for years to be in these games, and finally he had his chance. He was going to compete in a pentathlon, or a group of five competitions: sprinting, long-jumping, hurling javelins, discus-throwing, and wrestling other Greeks.

The Altar of Zeus is a giant monument constructed during the reign of King Eumenes II (The Altar of Zeus: Pergamon), which located on a terrace of the Acropolis in Pergamon. Since the Pergamene King regarded his country as the successor of the Greek culture, there were numerous sculptural monuments built to commemorate their military achievement and declare their roles as inheritors of Athens. The Altar of Zeus is one of them, as well as the library and the sanctuary of Athena that are located in the upper part of the altar on the Acropolis (Figure 1, map). Even though the Altar of Zeus is molded on Greek antique, it is different in many aspects because the Pergamene not only looks back to the glory of Athens, but also looks ahead to

A more mythological based interpretation is, the procession of ships in the fresco were taking part in a joyful event celebrating the sea, this is due to the depiction of dolphins which are strongly associated with Poseidon in ancient Greek mythology (Sorensen et al., 2013).

Differences truly highlighted the boundless serenity of literature, and they were able to allow others to formulate different opinions on a piece of text. Homer’s tale, The Odyssey, inspired many artists around the world to create their take on a timeless classic. The Waterhouse Painting and The Attic Vase were two distinct pieces of art that gives us an insight, not only into the worlds of the artists; it gives us a window into The Odysseus. The Waterhouse Painting was a more modern piece of art that provides an extravagant, yet elegant statement on Odysseus’s adventure.

During my undergraduate studies at Marshall University, I was given the opportunity to expand my knowledge not only in the classroom but also in school organizations and within the Huntington community. I was fortunate enough to be a part of nine different groups and organizations that taught me so much more than I ever expected. The major organizations I would like to talk about are Delta Zeta and Residents life. I choose these two Organizations because they had the biggest impact on my learning experience.