The Period Of Greek Art

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

The Apollo of Veii is a 5ft. 10 in. painted sculpture molded out of terra-cotta. This sculpture was originally a decoration on the roof of a temple built by the Etruscans. Both the Greek and Etruscan’s style of art was similar, with that being said the particular sculpture is a resemblance of the Greek Archaic style of art. The curvilinear style along with the flat surface patterns of the folds of the drape/ clothes he was wearing, the diagonal calf muscles radiating from beneath the knee, the smile, and the style in which the hair was made (long locks) are the same characteristics of Archaic Greek art. The difference between the Etruscan and Greek art form lies in the clear and crisp contours, forms and stylization, of Apollo’s body along with the fact that he is depicted as striding (showing fluid flowing movement). This is also what makes the sculpture of Apollo of Veii realistic because the sculpture not only shows fluid motion (the position of his legs and his stretched out arms) but also the expression that is on Apollo’s face.

This sculpture focuses on the life of a child and the problems associated with child-like behavior, an aspect of life not commonly explored in Classical Greek sculpture. Curiosity is often associated with children, and in both adults and children, curiosity is likely to get you into trouble. However, as this statue shows, when your curiosity gets you a ‘thorn’ in your foot, the best thing to do is pluck it out without fear as the boy’s face does not express concern or distress demonstrating that the ‘thorn’ is not a grave danger. The lack of seriousness in the problems the Greeks of the Hellenistic period faced is captured in this sculpture. During Classical Greece, when the average citizen participated in matters of state, therefore had to face serious issues, this sculpture would have never been created. The average citizen would not be able to relate to the plight of a child, as their problems were far graver, but again with the loss of political power, the Greeks gained levity to their lives. Further exploring other avenues of the human experience, men’s relationship with women is personified. The statue of Aphrodite, Pan, and Eros is of a subject matter uncommon during the Classical period. The Goddess is much more exposed, with only one hand being used to cover herself. Aphrodite appears to be holding a sandal to smack away the Satyr, however, she does not show negative emotions on her face. Eros appears between the two, grabbing the Satyr by the horns, just as lust grips the mind. The expression of male lust towards women becomes a more important part of Greek life as that portion of life becomes more significant. The Satyr type of man, as opposed to the Olympic athlete, became a better representation of the average Greek as these ‘men’ chased after women who were able to swat them away without much thought due to the fact that

First, between the eras art transformed from perfectionism in the Classical Era to a more emotional realism in the Hellenistic Era. In the beginning, most statues were carved of stone. However, bronze and marble was later introduced into the world of sculpting which grew in popularity amongst artists. Next, a prime example of the influence of perfectionism during the Classical Era were sculptures mainly composed of Gods and Goddesses. Hellenistic sculptures, on the other hand, focused on ways to show fluidity that complemented how the body moved. Although each era exhibited different artistic styles, both eras shared a common focus on human anatomy. In

Greek sculptures looked like some of ancient Egypt, during the Archaic Period. The sculptures focused on form and were block like statues. The New York Kouros shows that the sculpture is standing rigidly. Its arms are straight in a stern-like manner. On the other hand, in the Hellenistic period, the Apollo Belvedere sculpture is more expressive as if it’s confident. The Apollo Belvedere sculpture also looks more real, compared to the Kouros.

Ancient Greek art has been one of the most influential art forms in the past centuries. The Keros sculptures predominantly stand out while referring to the ancient Greek scluptures and art. The Keros sculptures were carved purely out of marble and were a form of Cycladic art that was created in a small island called Cyclades in 2600-2400 B.C. The Cycladic Islands of Greece are set in the Aegean Sea. The ancient Greeks called these islands the kyklades, a scattered kyklos, or circle, of islands around the holy island and sanctuary of Apollo, Delos.

-Greek art was very human centered; this is evident in their choice of art forms. Human bodies were the main focus of Greek paintings and sculptures. Even the sculptures meant to honor their gods were focused on mere human images (Citation B). By doing this, the Greeks were elevating the human form, the art, and the artist to a demigod level. This is a problem because when art is not being evaluated and criticized, the messages that can be

The sculptures of the ancient civilizations all varied from country to country. A person could say that they each created an individual style by using some of what they knew, then made it their own. Some tried for hyper realistic while others didn’t go for realism. They each developed these form the way they lived.

The forms and styles of Classical Greek art were the essential backbone of artwork and have drawn inspiration for artists through various periods of art ranging from the beginning of the Roman Empire to present day art. The Classical Greek sculptures were typically composed of marble and the body forms had a much idealized style; where the forms represented ideal body types. One of the most popular sculpture forms during the Classical Greek art period during 600 to 300 BCE, was the male nude sculptures. The male nude sculptures represented the ideal male figure during the earlier centuries. One of the most popular male nude sculptures that represent Classical Art is the marble sculpture of Doryphorus (450-440 BCE) by Polykleitos. The male nude sculpture is in a very relaxed pose where his right leg is in the background and his arms are in a stance that represents movement

The comparison between Revelers and Mer-ib and his wife in their chambers of sacrifice depicts the contrast between the conventionalized style of Egypt and the advances toward realism by the Greeks, primarily in the representation of the human form. Greek art from the archaic period is distinguished by artistic development and a growing interest in the body and how to realistically depict it. While, the Egyptian old kingdom art is stylistically determined by conventions that are used by almost all of Egypt, except the Amarna period. These conventions convey the human body with reference to established rules rather than what is observed.

Although I wouldn’t prefer to live in the Greek time I do believe that it is the most interesting because of the intriguing culture, philosophy, plays and literature, and structures. The amount of progress in philosophy and culture makes the Greek era very recognizable and incredibly important for future of the world. Many things can call their start from the Greeks too, such as drama, comedy, modern philosophy, democracy, and the beginning of modern science. While the extravagant temples only exaggerate the magnificent and sturdy buildings the Greeks built and filled with incredible sculptures displaying arete at its finest. These things make the Greeks the most interesting culture for myself to learn and study about.

They were made primarily of marble and showed the subject facing forward with one foot in front of the other. This would seem to suggest an Egyptian influence. However, unlike Egyptian sculpture, male subjects were often depicted as being completely nude. Boy from Antikythera, one of the relatively few of these sculptures that remained intact, is a perfect example of the cultural values of the Greeks.

At the beginning of this semester, if someone would have asked my point of view concerning the location of works of art in places other than their country of origin, I most likely, would not have had an opinion one way or the other. However, after reading articles in regard to such issues, my view point has drastically changed. This issue is not something that has ever crossed my mind and since it has, it is a battle I am very awakened by. This paper analyzes the claim by the Italian government of the Ancient Greek Sculpture of Aphrodite and the ethical dimensions of the claim. The Ancient Greek Sculpture of Aphrodite has been in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los

During the Greek period, ca. 900-30 BCE, Greek artists slowly progressed from symbolism to naturalism by using the ideals of human beauty and the concept of ideal heroic male nudes. Through the discussion of these works, the Kouros (Anavysos), Kritios Boy, and the Spear Bearer (Doryphoros) made by Polykleitos, I will explain how Greek artists developed these ideals and moved from symbolism to naturalism.

Greek art has changed throughout the years, yet some basic forms have remained. Time, technique, as well as historical events have helped shape the way art has evolved since 600 B.C. Three important periods in Greek art are the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. We will discuss how art has changed throughout these periods, what influences led to change, as well as why it changed. We will also discuss what has remained constant through these periods. Since people’s perceptions and taste of art are different, some would say that art has become better with time, whereas others would say the opposite, but nonetheless, it has evolved.