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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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