Greek Art Of The Golden Age Chapter 6 Section 1 Greek Art Of The Golden Age
Golden Age of Greece Golden Age: 400 B.C. Great Cultural Progress Athens – symbol of golden age Center of Learning Artistic Achievement
Architecture Symbolized pride of Athens Decorated with sculptures and art Acropolis: Site of architectural feats Bronze statue of Athena
Sculpture of Athena- 38 feet tall!
Parthenon Marble temple on Acropolis Honor Athena: Not place of worship Balanced proportions
Parthenon Layout
Painting Important form of expression Original artwork lost Best remaining paintings on Greek vases
Sculpture Original works rare. Stiff and unnatural – Lifelike Myron – Discuss Thrower
Phidias- sculpted Athena and Zeus
Praxitels More lifelike: beauty of human body
4 Characteristics – Greek Art Glorified Human Beings Beauty and Strength Pride In City-States Public enjoyment/Honor gods
4 Characteristics – Greek Art 3. Expressed Greek Beliefs belief in harmony, balance, order, moderation and simplicity 4. Combination of beauty and usefulness – ex: beautiful used in everyday life.