2. Greek Art Of The Golden Age
Chapter 6 Section 1
Greek Art Of The
Golden Age

3. Golden Age of Greece Golden Age: 400 B.C.
Great Cultural Progress
Athens – symbol of golden age
Center of Learning
Artistic Achievement

4. Architecture Symbolized pride of Athens
Decorated with sculptures and art
Acropolis: Site of architectural feats
Bronze statue of Athena

5. Sculpture of Athena- 38 feet tall!

6. Parthenon Marble temple on Acropolis
Honor Athena: Not place of worship
Balanced proportions

7. Parthenon Layout

10. Painting Important form of expression Original artwork lost
Best remaining paintings on Greek vases

11. Sculpture Original works rare. Stiff and unnatural – Lifelike
Myron – Discuss Thrower

12. Phidias- sculpted Athena and Zeus

13. Praxitels
More lifelike: beauty of human body

14. 4 Characteristics – Greek Art
Glorified Human Beings
Beauty and Strength
Pride In City-States
Public enjoyment/Honor gods

15. 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.