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Greek Art. Circa 500-1 BC or BCE. Greek Pots. The only remaining Greek painting is found on pottery. Greek artists were very interested in REALISM. This was the first time in history that Artists signed their names. Themes. Common themes include Greek myths, athletes and stories.
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GreekArt Circa 500-1 BC or BCE
Greek Pots • The only remaining Greek painting is found on pottery. • Greek artists were very interested in REALISM. • This was the first time in history that Artists signed their names.
Themes • Common themes include Greek myths, athletes and stories.
Common Patterns • Common patterns include stylized flowers, and geometric shapes like the Greek Key
Two Types • There are two types of vase decorations • Red-figured have red figures on a black background • The Black-figured have black figures on a red background • The red color is the color of the clay and the black is the paint or glaze.
Greek Sculpture • Ancient Greeks were masters at sculpture. • Their sculptures are very realistic. • Sculptors carved into marble and stone. • Most were probably painted in bright colors, but have now faded and worn off.
Greek Architecture • The Ancient Greeks built beautiful temples to their gods.