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.

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