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Unit 2: Ancient Mediterranean, 3500 BCE–300 CE
2.4 Greek Art
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The Geometric Period in Greek art dates from 900 to
700
BCE
The Archaic Period in Greek art lasted from 700 to
480
BCE
Place the major periods of Greek art in chronological order
1️⃣ Geometric Period
2️⃣ Archaic Period
3️⃣ Classical Period
4️⃣ Hellenistic Period
When did the Hellenistic Period end?
30 BCE
Greek art reflects the evolving cultural and philosophical values of ancient
Greece
Match the period with its defining characteristic in sculpture
Archaic Period ↔️ Rigid poses and stylized figures
Classical Period ↔️ Realistic forms and balanced composition
Hellenistic Period ↔️ Dramatic emotions and dynamic poses
The Kouros and Kore statues are examples of
Archaic Period
art
The contrapposto pose in Classical sculpture involves weight distributed on one
leg
What is an example of Classical architecture?
Parthenon
Hellenistic sculpture emphasized detailed drapery and
dramatic
emotions
The Corinthian order is associated with the
Hellenistic
Period
Arrange the key characteristics of the Geometric Period in Greek art
1️⃣ Emphasis on geometric patterns
2️⃣ Vases adorned with circles and triangles
3️⃣ Narrative scenes depict stylized figures
4️⃣ Artworks found in funerary contexts
What is a primary architectural order of the Archaic Period?
Doric
The contrapposto pose in Classical sculpture allows figures to stand
naturally
The Parthenon exemplifies
Classical
architecture
Match the period with its characteristic in architecture
Archaic Period ↔️ Doric order temples
Classical Period ↔️ Refined Doric and Ionic orders
Hellenistic Period ↔️ Corinthian order and elaborate designs
What geometric patterns were common in Geometric Period pottery?
Circles, triangles, meanders
The Kouros and Kore statues are prime examples of
Archaic
sculpture
The contrapposto pose in
Classical
sculpture distributes weight on one leg
What is the approximate value of the Golden ratio?
1.618
What pose replaced rigid, stylized figures in Classical art?
Contrapposto pose
The contrapposto pose involves distributing weight on one
leg
The Parthenon's proportions are based on the
Golden ratio
.
The Golden ratio is approximately
1.618
What architectural order was emphasized in the Hellenistic period?
Corinthian order
The Hellenistic period emphasized emotional
expressiveness
and dynamic movement.
Match the artist with their period and significant achievement:
Phidias ↔️ Classical, idealized human forms
Polyclitus ↔️ Classical, "Canon" of proportions
Praxiteles ↔️ Late Classical, introduced S-curve pose
Lysippos ↔️ Hellenistic, elongated proportions
Chronological order of Greek sculptural periods:
1️⃣ Archaic
2️⃣ Classical
3️⃣ Hellenistic
What are two examples of Archaic period sculptures?
Kouros and Kore
The Doric order features a plain, unadorned circular
capital
The three main periods of Greek art reflect evolving
cultural
and philosophical values.
What type of patterns characterize the Geometric Period in Greek art?
Geometric patterns
Archaic period sculpture featured rigid
poses
The Classical Period in Greek art emphasized
realism
and balance.
What is the key difference between Classical and Hellenistic sculpture?
Dynamic poses vs. balanced composition
Match the artist with their key work:
Phidias ↔️ Parthenon sculptures
Praxiteles ↔️ Aphrodite of Knidos
Lysippos ↔️ Apoxyomenos
Polyclitus ↔️ Doryphoros
The Corinthian order is known for its elaborate capitals featuring acanthus
leaves
Chronological order of vase painting periods in ancient Greece:
1️⃣ Geometric
2️⃣ Archaic
3️⃣ Classical
Greek art's emphasis on realism influenced later artistic movements like the
Renaissance
.
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