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Chapter 6

Ancient Greece

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Section 1
Introduction to Ancient Greece
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Introduction to Ancient Greece

Ancient Greek culture spans over a thousand years, from the earliest civilizations to the cultures that became the Ancient Greeks.

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The Ancient Greek Gods and Their Temples

Greek religion played a central and daily role in the life of ancient Greeks, and their worship was centered on the temple and cult sites.

Section 2
The Geometric Period
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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.

Section 3
The Orientalizing Period
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Vase Painting in the Orientalizing Period

During the Orientalizing Period, Greek art evolved to feature a blend of Near Eastern and Egyptian stylistic conventions.

Section 4
The Archaic Period
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Delphi and Greek Treasuries

Delphi was an important cult site for Apollo and was home to many treasuries that housed the community's offerings to the god.

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Temple Architecture in the Greek Archaic Period

Temples in the Archaic period were the first stone temples built in Greece. They demonstrate a developing knowledge of stone building and use of decorative spaces on buildings.

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Sculpture in the Greek Archaic Period

Sculpture during the Archaic period became increasing naturalistic, although this varied depending on the gender of the subject.

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Ceramics in the Greek Archaic Period

Archaic black- and red-figure painting began to depict more naturalistic bodies by conveying form and movement.

Section 5
The Early Classical Period
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Marble Sculpture and Architecture in the Greek Early Classical Period

Early Classical Greek marble sculpture and temple decoration display new conventions to depict the body and severe style facial expressions.

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Bronze Sculpture in the Greek Early Classical Period

Surviving Greek bronze sculptures of the Early Classical period showcase the skill of Greek artists in representing the body and expressing motion.

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Ceramics in the Greek Early Classical Period

Ceramic art from Early Classical Greece displayed important compositional developments and increased naturalism in the figures.

Section 6
The High Classical Period
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Architecture in the Greek High Classical Period

High and Late Classical architecture is distinguished by its adherence to proportion, optical refinements, and early exploration of monumentality.

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The Acropolis

The Athenian Acropolis is an ancient citadel in Athens containing the remains of several ancient buildings, including the Parthenon.

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Urban Planning in the Greek High Classical Period

Hippodamus of Miletus is considered the "father" of rational city planning, and the city of Priene is a prime example of his grid planned cities.

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Stelae in the Greek High Classical Period

Large, relief-carved stelae became the new funerary markers in Greece during the High Classical period.

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Painting in the Greek High Classical Period

Panel and tomb paintings from the High Classical Period depicted natural figures with high plasticity and dynamic compositions.

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Sculpture in the Greek High Classical Period

High Classical sculpture demonstrates the shifting style in Greek sculptural work as figures became more dynamic and less static.

Section 7
The Hellenistic Period
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Architecture in the Hellenistic Period

Architecture during the Hellenistic period focused on theatricality and drama; the period also saw an increased popularity of the Corinthian order.

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Pergamon

Pergamon rose as a power under the Attalids and provides examples of the drama and theatrics found in Hellenistic art and architecture.

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Sculpture in the Hellenistic Period

A key component of Hellenistic sculpture is the expression of a sculpture's face and body to elicit an emotional response from the viewer.

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