the greek world. periods of development in greek history prehistoric –cycladic - 2,500 bce...
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The Greek World
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Periods of Development in Greek History• Prehistoric
– Cycladic - 2,500 BCE
– Minoan – 1,700 BCE
– Mycenaean – 1,500 BCE
– Dark Ages – 1,200 BCE to 800 BCE
• Pre-geometric– Strongly influenced by Aegean pottery. This
period coincides with the end of the Aegean dark ages
• Geometric – 900 BCE – 700 BCE
– Greek vase painting become very geometric in design and shows influences of Mesopotamian & Egyptian art.
• Orientalizing - 700 BCE – 600 BCE
– Pottery displays a fascination with Near Eastern motifs
• Archaic Period – 600 BCE – 480 BCE
– They begin to experiment with the human form. Vase painting at its height, sculpture & architecture being developed.
– Characteristic: Archaic smile
• Early Classical – 480 BCE – 450 BCE
– Following defeat of invading Persians, Greeks enter a new period. The new Greek identity is galvanized by the victory celebrating the victory of reason over the barbarians.
– Characteristic: Contrapposto stance
• High Classical – 450 BCE – 400 BCE
– Golden age of Greece. Athens was their cultural center. This period ends with conquest by the Macedonians and the rule of Alexander the Great. Sculpture & architecture at the height of achievement.
• Late Classical – 400 BCE – 323 BCE
– This period extends from the end of the Peloponnesian War to the death of Alexander the Great.
– Characteristic: Development of the female nude
• Hellenistic – 323 BCE – 31 BCE
– The empire was divided among Alexander’s generals. Diverse period. Lost idealism of classical age, but gained realism
– Characteristic: Realism, emotion
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Archaic Greek Sculpture
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Kouros, MMA, c. 600 BCEMenkaure & Queen, 2500 BCE
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Kouros, MMA, c. 600 BCMenkaure & Queen, 2500 BC
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Kouros, c. 600 BCE Kroisos, c. 540 BCE
Kritios Boy, c. 480 BCE
contrapposto
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Kore
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Auxerre Kore, c. 650 BCE Kouros, c. 600 BCE
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Peplos Kore, c. 530 BCE Kroisos, c. 540 BCE
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Chios Kore, c. 510 BCE Kritios Boy, c. 480 BCE