The Aegean art and Greek art have numerous characteristics that many Art Historians use to compare and oftentimes to contrast and shine the light on their individualities. Before dissecting their similarities and difference, in particular, their art it is always important to give an in-depth look at the historical backgrounds.
Within the context of my class lectures the Ancient Aegean civilization is divided into three distinct cultures; Cycladic culture, Minoan culture, and Mycenaean culture. The distinct Cycladic culture is said to have emerged between 3200-2300 BCE. The Minoan culture spans from 3500-1050 BCE. The Mycenaean civilization or “The first Greeks” span from 1,600-1,100 BCE.
The Greek civilization is divided into seven various periods in the cultures artistic development. These periods are Geometric Period from 900-700 BC, Orientalizing Period, Archaic Period roughly from 700-480 BC, Early Classical …show more content…
“Figurine of a Woman” uses sharp sides to represent the human female body. Without great detail, it is very obvious to identify the female anatomy within this statues its sharp emphasis in the breast and pubic triangle exhibits such ideologic qualities opposite the early “Women of Willendorf” figurine. Contrary to “Figurine of a Women” the greek statue “The Aphrodite of Knidos is much larger with a free-standing base. This piece is designed with much more detail and shows more of a humanistic image of the body despite in actuality being a sculpture of a Greek god unlike “Figurine of a Woman which does not. Another difference is the stance and style of the two works. Aphrodite is in motion and occupies a better narrative in what she is doing. “Figurine of a Woman” is very stiff and has no characteristic of motion nor animation. The faces on each are also different The Woman has far less facial features (only a nose) than that of Aphrodite who is virtually completely detailed and
Within the context of my class lectures the Ancient Aegean civilization is divided into three distinct cultures; Cycladic culture, Minoan culture, and Mycenaean culture. The distinct Cycladic culture is said to have emerged between 3200-2300 BCE. The Minoan culture spans from 3500-1050 BCE. The Mycenaean civilization or “The first Greeks” span from 1,600-1,100 BCE.
The Greek civilization is divided into seven various periods in the cultures artistic development. These periods are Geometric Period from 900-700 BC, Orientalizing Period, Archaic Period roughly from 700-480 BC, Early Classical …show more content…
“Figurine of a Woman” uses sharp sides to represent the human female body. Without great detail, it is very obvious to identify the female anatomy within this statues its sharp emphasis in the breast and pubic triangle exhibits such ideologic qualities opposite the early “Women of Willendorf” figurine. Contrary to “Figurine of a Women” the greek statue “The Aphrodite of Knidos is much larger with a free-standing base. This piece is designed with much more detail and shows more of a humanistic image of the body despite in actuality being a sculpture of a Greek god unlike “Figurine of a Woman which does not. Another difference is the stance and style of the two works. Aphrodite is in motion and occupies a better narrative in what she is doing. “Figurine of a Woman” is very stiff and has no characteristic of motion nor animation. The faces on each are also different The Woman has far less facial features (only a nose) than that of Aphrodite who is virtually completely detailed and