Young Warrior, Kritios Boy
Thursday, October 23, 2008
The Archaic Period: approx. 660 - 480 BCE
1. Thick eyelids
2. Over-defined lips, resulting in unnatural expression
3. Recognizable stylized hair
Stone is introduced for both architecture and sculpture through the influence of trade with Egypt.
Stone sculptures of the figure begin to appear and are very stiff and rigid.
3. Human imagery is preferred to the decorative motifs of the past. Weight is evenly dispersed between both legs, the eyes are almond shaped, the hair is patterned, and there was an odd smile on the lips.
Pottery is becoming more sophisticated and a style called black “Figure ware” emerges.
5. Sculpture emerges as a principle art form.
2. Over-defined lips, resulting in unnatural expression
3. Recognizable stylized hair
Stone is introduced for both architecture and sculpture through the influence of trade with Egypt.
Stone sculptures of the figure begin to appear and are very stiff and rigid.
3. Human imagery is preferred to the decorative motifs of the past. Weight is evenly dispersed between both legs, the eyes are almond shaped, the hair is patterned, and there was an odd smile on the lips.
Pottery is becoming more sophisticated and a style called black “Figure ware” emerges.
5. Sculpture emerges as a principle art form.
Kouros = young man [plural “kouroi”]- identified as warriors, gods, or victorious athletes- almost always nude- may have been viewed as ancestor figures/ fertility figures
Kore = young woman [plural “korai”] - identified as deities, priestesses, or nymphs- almost always wear long sleeveless garments and earrings
Kore = young woman [plural “korai”] - identified as deities, priestesses, or nymphs- almost always wear long sleeveless garments and earrings
The Geometric Period: 900 - 700 B.C.
1.During the beginning of this time a series of invasions took place and, as a result, there was a decline in the arts.
2. Around 800 B.C. Greek civilization began to recover. Trade is renewed, prosperity grows, and confidence within the Greek civilization is gradually restored.
3.The period gets its name from the pieces of pottery heavily decorated with geometric designs common to this era.
4.The concept of a “hidden structure” begins at this time. This is based on the idea that visual relationships are created based on human intelligence.
5. Similarly to in most Egyptian art, the representation of the human figure was stylized. In the Greek Geometric Period, the human form had been simplified to a combination of circles and triangles.
Characteristics
1.Popular shapes within pottery, primarily derived from Mycenaean designs:
amphora - used for storage
krater - used for mixing wine and water
oinochoe - used for pouring/ serving
2. Human figures were much less popular than decorative motifs. If they were used together, the decorative geometric motif would be dominant. Although, this was the period that marked the return of the human figure to art.
3. A faster, more efficient, potter’s wheel is now being used by artists of the time.
2. Around 800 B.C. Greek civilization began to recover. Trade is renewed, prosperity grows, and confidence within the Greek civilization is gradually restored.
3.The period gets its name from the pieces of pottery heavily decorated with geometric designs common to this era.
4.The concept of a “hidden structure” begins at this time. This is based on the idea that visual relationships are created based on human intelligence.
5. Similarly to in most Egyptian art, the representation of the human figure was stylized. In the Greek Geometric Period, the human form had been simplified to a combination of circles and triangles.
Characteristics
1.Popular shapes within pottery, primarily derived from Mycenaean designs:
amphora - used for storage
krater - used for mixing wine and water
oinochoe - used for pouring/ serving
2. Human figures were much less popular than decorative motifs. If they were used together, the decorative geometric motif would be dominant. Although, this was the period that marked the return of the human figure to art.
3. A faster, more efficient, potter’s wheel is now being used by artists of the time.
Greek Art: Classical Art
1.Humanism: A system of belief in which humankind is viewed as the standard by which all things are measured.
2.Rationalism: The belief that ethical conduct is determined by reason; in philosophy, the theory that knowledge is derived from intellect, without the aid of the senses.
3.Naturalism: Representation that strives to imitate nature rather than to express intellectual theory.
4.Idealism: The representation of forms according to a concept of perfection.
2.Rationalism: The belief that ethical conduct is determined by reason; in philosophy, the theory that knowledge is derived from intellect, without the aid of the senses.
3.Naturalism: Representation that strives to imitate nature rather than to express intellectual theory.
4.Idealism: The representation of forms according to a concept of perfection.
Recovery of Greece: 8th Century BCE
Growth in population, revival of reading and writing, first Olympic games.
Olympic Games in 776 BCE were held in Athens.
Athens becomes a cultural center…
1. This is the time of the playwrights Sophocles and Euripides, and Homer.
2. Socrates & Plato formulate ideas about society and philosophy.
3. There is a new cultural emphasis on physical fitness and mental sharpness.
Olympic Games in 776 BCE were held in Athens.
Athens becomes a cultural center…
1. This is the time of the playwrights Sophocles and Euripides, and Homer.
2. Socrates & Plato formulate ideas about society and philosophy.
3. There is a new cultural emphasis on physical fitness and mental sharpness.
Greek Dark Ages
Around 1200 BCE the Mycenaen Era was in a state of hardship. It is unknown what caused the decline of this powerful civilization on mainland Greece. Theories include:
1. Earthquake
2. Change in weather patterns/ food shortage.
3. Invaders from the north, the Dorians who are known to have sacked Mycenae.
The Bronze Age social order declined - the “powerful rulers” disappeared. Cities became depopulated, trade decreased.
The population of mainland Greece declined, material culture was impoverished. Knowledge of specialized processes such as the cutting of stone masonry, construction of citadels [fortified cities], tombs and palaces declined. Fresco painting , stone sculpting, and reading and writing became much less widely practiced.
1. Earthquake
2. Change in weather patterns/ food shortage.
3. Invaders from the north, the Dorians who are known to have sacked Mycenae.
The Bronze Age social order declined - the “powerful rulers” disappeared. Cities became depopulated, trade decreased.
The population of mainland Greece declined, material culture was impoverished. Knowledge of specialized processes such as the cutting of stone masonry, construction of citadels [fortified cities], tombs and palaces declined. Fresco painting , stone sculpting, and reading and writing became much less widely practiced.
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