The ancient greeks became known for their perfection in art
During the classical era they developed their own style that historians would later call the Severe Style
The greeks from the Archaic Period made sculptures of men called Kouroi and women called Korai
These statues had similar features and stood stiffly with their arms at their sides
During the classical period, greek artist began to sculpt people in more relaxed postures and even in action scenes
The most famous works from this era included the statue of Zeus at Olympia and the statue of Athena at Parthenon
After Alexander the Great conquered much of Asia, the sculpture and artwork of the Greeks became influenced by the cultures and people they had conquered
This period is called
During the classical era they developed their own style that historians would later call the Severe Style
The greeks from the Archaic Period made sculptures of men called Kouroi and women called Korai
These statues had similar features and stood stiffly with their arms at their sides
During the classical period, greek artist began to sculpt people in more relaxed postures and even in action scenes
The most famous works from this era included the statue of Zeus at Olympia and the statue of Athena at Parthenon
After Alexander the Great conquered much of Asia, the sculpture and artwork of the Greeks became influenced by the cultures and people they had conquered
This period is called