1. Ch. 6 Greece’s Golden and Hellenistic Ages Section 1- Greek Art of the Golden Age

2. Golden Age New era of cultural progress Athens symbolized this progress –Attracted artists and teachers from all over Greece

3. Architecture Parthenon- white marble temple built to honor Athena (warrior goddess) –One of ancient Greece’s greatest accomplishments

4. It was said that Metis would have a child that would be more powerful than Zeus. He swallowed her, but it was too late, she had already conceived a child. Athens was born from Zeus’ forehead.

5. Painting Most original paintings have been destroyed –Vases still intact –Scenes of everyday life or mythological events

6. Sculpture Myron  Disc thrower (p. 132) Phidias  Statue of Zeus Praxiteles  lifelike and natural in form and size

7. Nature of Greek Art Glorified the beauty of human beings Symbolized the pride in city-states Expressed beliefs in harmony, balance, order, and moderation Combined beauty and usefulness

8. Greek Myths and Legends 20 minutes