geometric period

(noun)

An era of abstract and stylized motifs in ancient Greek vase painting and sculpture. The period was centered in Athens and flourished from 900 to 700 BCE.

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Examples of geometric period in the following topics:

  • Sculpture in the Greek Geometric Period

    • Ancient Greek sculpture of the Geometric period, although derived from geometric shapes, bears evidence of artistic observation of nature in some circumstances.
    • Ancient Greek sculpture of the Geometric period, although derived from geometric shapes, bears evidence of artistic observation of nature in some circumstances.
    • While the animals and people are based in basic geometric shapes, the artists clearly observed their subjects in order to highlight distinguishing characters.
    • Identify the key characteristics of the sculpture produced during the Geometric period.
  • Pottery in the Greek Geometric Period

    • The Geometric period in Greek art is distinguished by a reliance on geometric shapes to create human and animal figures as well as abstract décor.
    • During the Proto-Geometric period (1050–900 BCE), painting on ceramics began to re-emerge.
    • In the Geometric period that followed, figures once more became present on the vessel.
    • The period gets its name from the reliance on geometric shapes and patterns and even their use in depicting both human and animal figures.
    • Identify the key characteristics of the pottery produced during the Geometric period
  • Vase Painting in the Orientalizing Period

    • During the Orientalizing Period, Greek art evolved to feature a blend of Near Eastern and Egyptian stylistic conventions.
    • The Orientalizing Period followed the Geometric period and lasted for about a century, from 700 to 600 BCE.
    • During the Orientalizing period in Corinth, human figures were rarely seen on vases.
    • Palmettes and lotus blossoms were used instead of geometric patterns to fill empty space, although on some vessels negative space became more prominent.
    • The Corinthians developed the technique of black figure painting during this period.
  • Ceramics in the Greek Archaic Period

    • The Archaic period saw a shift in styles of pottery decoration from the repeating patterns of the Geometric period, through the Eastern-influenced Orientalizing style to the more naturalistic black- and red-figure techniques.
    • Unlike the monumental vases of the Geometric period, this krater stands at 66 cm (2.17 feet) tall.
    • Instead of filling negative space with patterns and geometric designs, Kleitias leaves areas empty.
    • The people and horses are depicted differently than Oriental and Geometric prototypes.
    • Red-figure painting developed in Athens in 530 BCE and remained popular into the Classical period.
  • Introduction to Ancient Greece

    • Their material culture is mainly excavated from grave sites, which reveal that the people produced unique, geometric marble figures.
    • The Geometric period (c. 900-700 BCE), which derives its name from the proliferation of geometric designs and rendering of figures in art, witnessed the emergence of a new culture on the Greek mainland.
    • This period witnessed a growth in population and the revival of trade.
    • The Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BCE marked the end of the Archaic period.
    • Illustrate a timeline of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period.
  • Neolithic Art

    • The Neolithic or New Stone Age was a period in human development that originated around 10,000 BC, lasting until 3000 BC.
    • Sites in these locations that go back to approximately 9500 BC are considered the beginning points of the Neolithic period.
    • The appearance of the first temples in Mesopotamia, as well as greenish pottery decorated with geometric designs in brown or black paint, are important developments of this period .
    • Some were painted with geometric and animal motifs.
    • Outline the different phases of the Neolithic period in the Near East and identify characteristics of each
  • Aboriginal Australian Art

    • Rock paintings are divided into three periods based on the styles and content of the art: the Pre-Estuarine Period (c. 40,000–6000 BCE), the Estuarine Period (c. 6000 BCE–500 CE), and the Fresh Water Period (c. 500 CE–present).
    • The geometric style (known for its concentric circles, arcs, and dots) found in Central Australia, Tasmania, the Kimberly, and Victoria;
    • Differentiate between the periods and regional styles of Aboriginal Australian rock paintings
  • Illustrated Books in the Early Middle Ages

    • Insular art is often characterized by detailed geometric designs, interlace, and stylized animal decorations in illuminated manuscripts.
    • The earliest surviving substantive illuminated manuscripts are from the period 400 to 600 CE and were initially produced in Italy and the Eastern Roman Empire.
    • Early medieval illuminated manuscripts are the best examples of medieval painting, and indeed, for many areas and time periods, they are the only surviving pieces of pre-Renaissance painting.
    • Insular art is characterized by detailed geometric designs, interlace, and stylized animal decoration spread boldly across illuminated manuscripts.
    • However, notice the elaborate geometric and stylized ornamentation in the arcade that highlights the Insular aesthetic.
  • Ceramics in the Jomon Period

    • Pottery from the prehistoric Jōmon period in Japan is thought by many scholars to be the oldest yet discovered in the world.
    • Prehistoric art of Japan begins with the Jōmon period (c. 10,000 BCE - 350 BCE).
    • In the Middle Jōmon period (3000-2000 BCE), simple decorations on the pottery (created with cord or through scratching) gave way to highly elaborate designs.
    • So-called flame vessels, along with the closely related crown-formed vessels, are among the most distinctive forms from this period.
    • These figurines, called dogū, are often described as "goggle-eyed" and feature elaborate geometrical designs and short, stubby limbs.
  • Sacred Objects

    • Throughout time, most Christian sects have used art to some extent, though there have been definite periods of iconoclasm within the history of the religion.
    • Islamic art prohibits representational images in religious art, and evolved to be comprised mainly of calligraphic decorations and repetitive geometric patterns .
    • Intended to express the ideals of order and of nature, these geometric patterns are used to adorn religious architecture, carpets, manuscripts, and other art objects.
    • The wall tiling in Granada is an example of Islamic geometric tiling.
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