1. Bell Work Directions: Take the NOTES on the back table and answer the following questions: 1)What is ‘art’? 2)Why do societies create art? 3)What can be learned about a society through its art?

2. Objectives I will identify and describe Ancient Greek visual art I will analyze how art reflects a society’s values

3. Greek Visual Art Greek visual art is mainly five forms: architecture, sculpture, painting, pottery and jewelry making

4. Stations! At each table, there are visuals and readings Using your notes, complete all of the sections for each station We will be reviewing and adding information as a class when finished

5. Reflections so far… Write in your notebook! Be prepared to share your answer with the class! =) What are beliefs and values are reflected in these works of art? Which piece of visual art reflected the Greek culture the best? Why?

6. Architecture The Greeks developed three architectural systems, called orders, each with their own distinctive proportions and detailing. The Greek orders are: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.

7. Doric The Doric style is sturdy and its top (the capital), is plain. This style was used in mainland Greece and the colonies in southern Italy and Sicily.

8. Doric Order Example: The Parthenon

9. Parthenon Construction began in 447 BCE and was completed in 438 BCE Pericles began the public works project Phidas = Sculpture Ictinus and Callicrates = architects

10. Parthenon Located on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece

11. Parthenon Parthenon – Dedicated to Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom

12. Ionic The Ionic style is thinner and more elegant. Its capital is decorated with a scroll-like design (a volute). This style was found in eastern Greece and the islands.

13. Ionic Order Example: Temple of Athena Nike located on the Acroplis, Athens, Greece

14. Temple of Athena Nike Callicrates = architect Nike means “victory” in Greek Athena was worshipped in this form, as goddess of victory in war and wisdom Earliest fully ionic temple on the Acropolis

15. Temple of Athena Nike Completed in 480 BCE

16. Corinthian The Corinthian style is seldom used in the Greek world, but often seen on Roman temples. Its capital is very elaborate and decorated with acanthus leaves.

17. Corinthian Order Example: Temple of Olympian Zeus

18. Temple of Olympian Zeus Colossal ruined temple in the center of Athens (the Greek Capital) Dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods

19. Temple of Olympian Zeus Began construction in 520 BCE and not finished until 132 AD. A series of overthrown leaders and war lead to the project being abandoned over and over again…

20. Sculpture Classical Art (480 - 323 BC) – “Golden Age” = Athens rose to prominence and Greek expansion to Alexander the Great’s death. Turning point in art Sculptors mastered marble – Created statues that showed joyous freedom of movement and expression – Celebrated mankind as an independent entity

21. Discobolos (The Discus Thrower) by Myron

22. Freedom of Movement “Anticipation of Action” Realistic figures which emanated the illusion of moving through space. Three-dimensional snap shots of figures in action Harmony, Balance, Rythme, and Proportion

23. Zeus of Artemision Bronze

24. It was the first time in human history that the human body was studied for its aesthetic values, and was treated as an autonomous universe. The object of art became the human itself

25. Youth of Marathon Bronze, circa 340 B.C

26. In the Classical period… - Greek statues = a lack of expression - Suppression of the emotions = noble characteristic of all civilized men - ‘Barbarians’ = dramatic facial expression. - Showing emotions = barbaruc

27. Pottery of Ancient Greece Large part of the archaeological record of Ancient Greece – 100,000+ vases recorded. Shards of pots discarded or buried = best guide to the customary life and mind of the ancient Greeks Red and black-figure vases are one of the most important sources of mythology, iconography, and day to day life of ancient Greece

28. Black Figure Pottery 620 BCE to 480 BCE Developed in Corinth, Greece black figures on a red background.

29. Red Figure Pottery 530 BCE to late 200 BCE Developed in Athens, Greece figures depicted in red color on a black background

30. Greek Pottery Process Please follow along with notes…

31. Homework Based on all of the visual art discussed today, what did the Hellenistic people value? Write an 11 sentence paragraph using SPECIFIC evidence from your notes!