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31 Cards in this Set
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GIRL GATHERING SAFFRON CROCUS FLOWERS Akrotiri, Thara, Cyclades Before 1630 BCE Wall Painting (Fresco) *Saffron valued in Bronze Age, used as medicine for menstrual cramps. Room was for coming of age ceremony |
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KAMARES WARE JUG Phaistos, Crete. c. 2000–1900 BCE. (Old Palace Period) Ceramic *Extreme thinness, use of color, stylized decoration. Seems to swell w/ bulging contours. |
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BULL LEAPING Knossos, Crete. c. 1550 1450 BCE. (Late Minoan period) Wall painting Representing an initiation or fertility ritual |
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WOMAN OR GODDESS WITH SNAKES Knossos, Crete. c. 1700 1550 BCE. (New Palace Period) Faience *Ritual object AND as a work of art. |
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BULLS-HEAD RHYTON Knossos, Crete. c. 1550 1450 BCE. (New Palace Period) Steatite withshell, rock crystal, and red jasper; the gilt-wood horns are restorations. *Recurrent theme (bull). Ceremonial libation. |
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RECONSTRUCTIONOF THE CITADEL ATMYCENAE AT ITS MOSTDEVELOPED STATE Mycenae 1050 BCE (Neolithic occupation) *Home of Agamemnon (defeated Troy, Illiad). Walls rebuilt 3 times. Cyclopean- massive blocks that could only be moved by a cyclops. |
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DAGGER BLADEWITH LION HUNT Mycenae, Greece. 1550–1500 BCE. Bronze inlaid withgold, silver, and niello *Similar to Agamemnon's armor & Achilles shield. Lion attacking deer, other animals in flight. |
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Dagger Blades from Grave Circle A, Mycenae c. 1550-1500 BCE Bronze with Gold, Silver and Niello |
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THOLOS, THE SO-CALLEDTREASURY OF ATREUS Mycenae, Greece c. 1300 1200 BCE. Dromos, Dome, Corbel Vault, Ashlar Masonry |
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AJAX AND ACHILLES PLAYING A GAME Exekias Greece c. 540 530 BCE. Black-figure painting on a ceramic amphora *Narrative episode from the Trojan War. Irony in Achilles victory (died later in battle). |
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FUNERARY KRATER Dipylon Cemetery, Athens. (Attributed to theHirschfeld Workshop) c. 750 700 BCE. Ceramic *Grave markers. Pictorial record of funerary rituals. Relatively new practice of cremation. Geometric style. |
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OLPE (PITCHER) Corinth. c. 650–625 BCE. Ceramic with black-figure decoration *Orientalizing style |
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BATTLE BETWEEN THE GODS AND THE GIANTS (TITANS) Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi. c. 530 525 BCE. Marble *Complex representation of space (overlapping figures, colors to enhance effect) |
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DYING WARRIOR (From the right corner of the west pediment) Temple of Aphaia, Aegina. c. 500 490 BCE. Marble *Trying to raise even though death seems certain. |
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DYING WARRIOR (From the left corner of the east pediment) Temple of Aphaia, Aegina. c. 490–480 BCE. Marble *Increased sense of softness in human flesh. Made after the first Dying Warrior. |
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ANAVYSOS KOUROS Cemetery at Anavysos, near Athens. c. 530 BCE. Marble (with remnants of paint) *Powerful, rounded, athletic body. More life-like rendering of human figure. Suggesting heroic strength. Grave monument for fallen war hero. |
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METROPOLITAN KOUROS Attica 600 BCE Marble *Recalls pose & proportions of Egyptians. Statue of Menkaure. |
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DIONYSOS WITH MAENADS Amasis Painter c. 540 BCE. Black-figure decoration on an amphora. Ceramic |
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A YOUTHPOURING WINE INTO THE KYLIXOF A COMPANION Douris c. 480BCE. Ceramic *Inside of cup, only visible when drinking |
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THE MONUMENTAL ENTRANCE TO THE ACROPOLIS Temple of Athena Nike c. 437 423 BCE. *The Propylaia. No sculptural decoration. Earliest known museum (aka "home of the Muses") |
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ERECHTHEION Acropolis, Athens. 421 406 BCE. View from the East *Second important temple. Housing many different shrines. Site of contest between Poseidon & Athena for Athens. |
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PORCH OF THE MAIDENS (SOUTH PORCH) ERECHTHEION Acropolis, Athens. 406 BCE; porch c. 420 410 BCE. *Facing Parthenon |
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NIKE (VICTORY) ADJUSTING HER SANDAL Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Athens. 410 405 BCE. Marble *One of the most erotic images in ancient art. Fabric appears wet and clinging to figure. |
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GRAVE STELE OFKTESILAOS AND THEANO c. 400 BCE. Marble *Commemorates relationship between a couple. Tombstone for joint grave. |
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DYING GALLIC TRUMPETER c. 220 BCE. Marble *Identified as barbarian by features. Lime-spiked hair, mustache, twisted neck ring. |
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Reconstructed West front of THE ALTAR FROM PERGAMON Modern Turkey c. 175 150 BCE. Marble *Depicts battle between gods & the titans. Metaphor for Greek conflict with outsiders. |
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ATHENA ATTACKING THE GIANTS Altar of Pergamon c. 175–150 BCE. Marble *Athena bringing Alkyoneos (monster son of Ge) to his knees. Ge earth goddess. Nike rushes for victors wreath. |
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NIKE (VICTORY) OF SAMOTHRACE Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace. c. 180 BCE Marble *Commemorated naval victory. Prow of ship. |
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LAOCOON AND HIS SONS Early 1st century Marble *Episode from Trojan War |
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OLD WOMAN 1st century BCE Marble *Elegant designed dress. Represents aging follower of wine god (Dionysian). |
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VENUS DE MILO 150–100 BCE Marble *Debate on missing arms: 1. Broken pieces, figure was holding out apple in right hand. 2. Admiring herself in shield of Ares (common theme) |
