THE NATURE OF GREEK ART The Greek view

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THE NATURE OF GREEK ART The Greek view of themselves through architecture, sculpture and

THE NATURE OF GREEK ART The Greek view of themselves through architecture, sculpture and pottery

Greek Architectural Orders Doric Ionic Corinthian

Greek Architectural Orders Doric Ionic Corinthian

Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D. C.

Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D. C.

Amphoras Black-Figured Vase Red-Figured Vase

Amphoras Black-Figured Vase Red-Figured Vase

The Laocoön Group Perhaps by Agesander, Athenodorus, and Polydorus of Rhodes

The Laocoön Group Perhaps by Agesander, Athenodorus, and Polydorus of Rhodes

Four characteristics that defined their style One: Ø glorified humans as the most important

Four characteristics that defined their style One: Ø glorified humans as the most important creatures in the universe Ø while the gods were often portrayed, they existed in the art for the benefit of humans Ø by glorifying the gods, they were glorifying themselves Ø subjects were idealized Ø represented the traits admired by the Greeks: strength, intelligence, pride, grace, and courage

TWO: Ø art symbolized the peoples’ pride in their city-states Ø they were honoring

TWO: Ø art symbolized the peoples’ pride in their city-states Ø they were honoring their gods, eg. , Athena for giving them life & good fortune Ø by building the Parthenon as a shrine for Athena they were showing their love for their city and their hope & wishes for continuing good fortune

THREE: Ø all Greek art expressed Greek ideals of harmony, balance, order, and moderation

THREE: Ø all Greek art expressed Greek ideals of harmony, balance, order, and moderation Ø ideals emphasized by the Greeks in their day-to-day lives

FOUR: Ø Greeks also believed in combining beauty with usefulness form & function Ø

FOUR: Ø Greeks also believed in combining beauty with usefulness form & function Ø believed that the useful, the beautiful, the good were all closely bound together Ø wanted their art and even their furniture & their utensils to be both serviceable and beautiful

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