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Greek Culture and Art

Greek Culture and Art. Greek Culture. Three Periods in Greek History: Archaic 600 – 480 BC Classical 480 – 323 BC Hellenistic 323 – 31 BC Greeks Refered to themselves as “Hellas” Time periods well documented Influence from outside factors. Greek Theology.

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Greek Culture and Art

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  1. Greek Culture and Art

  2. Greek Culture • Three Periods in Greek History: • Archaic 600 – 480 BC • Classical 480 – 323 BC • Hellenistic 323 – 31 BC • Greeks Refered to themselves as “Hellas” • Time periods well documented • Influence from outside factors

  3. Greek Theology • Mythology was infused in literature. • Hesiod 700 BC - poet • ‘Genealogy’ of Zeus back to Chaos. • Also wrote “Works and Days” • The Greek Gods/Goddesses were a way for the people to explain the unexplainable • They Myths were apart of everyday life.

  4. Greek Writings • Homer (not Simpson) 800 BC • Did not write his works. • Was Blind • Iliad: • Greek Hero Achilles and the battle of Troy • Emphasisis honor, vengeance and feud • The Odyssey • After Troy, King Ithaca battles monsters. • Offers insight into private and domestic life.

  5. Greek Writings • Herodotus • The First “Historian” • Wrote 50 years after the Persian War • Historiae – Inquiries • Sapphos – Female poet • School for females on the isle of Lesbos

  6. Greek Philosophy • Meaning the “love of wisdom” • Investigated nature in a new way • Did not deny the existence of the Gods – but looked at in a more abstract way

  7. Greek Philosophy • Socrates 470 – 399 BC • Left no writings. • “Know Thyself” • Nature and Origin of the Universe

  8. Greek Philosophy • Plato 428 – 348 BC • Learned from Socrates • One of many philosophers who discussed the nature of government. • The Repubicand The Laws • Both examine his ideals of laws required for its functioning • Socratic Dialog

  9. Greek Philosophy • Aristotle (384 – 322 BC) • Was a student of Plato • Taught Alexander the Great • Was more than a Philosopher • Found interest in Biology, and the study of animals

  10. Greek Science • Greeks were known for developing mathematics • Archaic mathematician Pythagoras. • There were many advances at this point in time in Biology. • Many Greek scientists were testing their theories • Greeks were also inventors. Archimedes.

  11. Greek Architecture • Developed the post and Lintel style of building • Incorporated sculpture and murals into their building • Temples built for the Gods/Goddesses • Parthenon 480 BC • Temple of Athena Nike Entrance of the Parthenon

  12. Greek Architecture • Late Classical/Hellenistic we see the Greeks building large Theaters.

  13. Greek Art • Murals • Greeks did do large colourful frescos • Talked about in many different writings • Due to exposure to elements, very few to none survived

  14. Greek Sculpture • Archic Style • Posture influence of the Egyptian sculpture • Human Figures – life size and minimal details • Figures were grave markers • Male • Called Kouros (Greek for boy) • No distinct features • Emphasis on Anatomy (nude) • Female • Called Korai (Greek for Girl) • Clothed • Pose less rigid

  15. Greek Sculpture • Classical Style • Calm facial expressions • Nude Perfectionism/Idealism • Depictions of Greek Gods/Goddesses or other famous Greeks • Marble and Bronze • Attention to Details and Anatomy

  16. Greek Sculpture • Hellenistic Style • More emotion • Detail in drapery • Most dramatic poses

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