Art in ancient Greece

It is no secret that women in Classical Greece were not held in high regards due to the strikingly misogynistic takes on gender, hierarchy, and marriage that were prevalent in this era. In fact, women were seen as a threat to the male order, frequently being compared to vixens, mares, and pigs. So why then, is the well-versed Sappho held in such high approbation? Though she was a woman in this prejudice era, she was very much admired in antiquity, complimenting the extraordinary reputation that…

Greek pottery is a glimpse into the Ancient Greek world. Because of its durability, it has given us insight into the Greeks’ values and culture that we would not have otherwise. This paper tells the story of two pieces of Greek pottery. The first is an amphora depicting Theseus and the Minotaur(MS4833) and the second is a Pyxis made by the famous Meleager Painter, which portrays the marriage of Herakles and Hebe(MS5462). Day after day slaves and poor workers dug clay out of the rich Attican…

Explain contrapposto in detail. Contrapposto is originated by the ancient Greeks. In the visual arts, it is a term that define a standing human figure is poised, which the sculpture has to look comfortable and natural. For example, put all the body weight on one leg, twist shoulders and arms, bent at the knee, etc. After watching the video, I can tell that the two sculptures have a lot differences, even though they both from Greece. The sculpture on the left named Kouros; was made in the 500s…

sculpture in Ancient Greek, displaying a moment of throwing the discus. Observing the exterior of the Discobolus, some features can be discovered. Discobolus’s lifting his arm, ducking down and bending knees form an “S” shape. The athlete shifts his weight to the right foot and uses left toe as the auxiliary supporting point. Man’s body has a trend of counterclockwise turning, which fulfill the concept of dynamics. At about 460 BCE, Myron created this great sculpture in ancient Greek. (The…

Pericles was born around 495 B.C and soon became one of the most influence people in ancient Greece. Pericles name in Greek means “Surrounded by Glory.” His father Xanthippus had been a military commander for Athens at the battle of Mycale in 479 B.C. During the “Golden Age” Pericles was a statesman, famous orator, and general in the Athenian army. Pericles was liked so much some people even called the time the “Age of Pericles.” Pericles influence on Athenian society was large and lasting.…

ago, before writing ever existed, stories were passed down from generation to generation orally. Epic poems in Greece were not originally written, but they were spoken and even sung. (Martini) The stories that survived through time after finally being written down by someone somehow are now myths that tell stories of mythical creatures or Greek Gods. The Odyssey began as part of the ancient Greek oral tradition and was told by oral poets over a long period of time because of its length. Having…

The Renaissance affected the flowering of culture in Europe socially with the revival of Greek and Roman arts as well as humanistic beliefs, politically with the flowering of arts affecting the leaders of cities and with the growth of the church, and economically in a lack of emphasis placed on wealth and an influx of improved inventions. Ancient Greek and Roman aspects, such as art and humanism, resurfaced during the Renaissance and affected Western Europe socially. An Italian scholar,…

of worship; the area stands on top of an elevated area and towers over the city of Athens as a dedication to the God Athena. In 5th century BC, the city of Greece had emerged victorious after war. They had been rewarded with a greater sense of being, self-pride, and this opened their eyes to discovering themselves to a greater extent. Greece and its people had grown in confidence, patriotism, religion, and culture, and through architecture, the people wanted to share and show their new take on…

The first object that I chose is the “Attic Red-Figure Column Krater” which was found in Athens, Greece. This Greek artifact was made in the Classical Period around 480 BCE. This object is roughly a foot tall and 3/4ths of a foot wide. The object itself is a Greek vase that widens as it nears the top. It has two handles on either side placed at the top of the vase where the bottom ends of the handles stop just before the vase bows out. The vase itself is black, but the etching and design…

Van History 1 03/30/2016 Ancient Greece Ever wonder how was the Ancient Societies used to be like? What start off the adultery? What did the Neolithic period and Bronze age do in history? Why do people believe what they believe in today’s world? Why do people behave the way they do? Learning the Ancient history helps us understand how religion, education, government impacted the society back in the early days and how the after come has affects us now. In Greece, the central role of an…