GREEK ART

GREEK ART

KEY ART FORMS
1. PAINTING-SURVIVES on ancient vases
2. SCULPTURE-relief and in the round
3. ARCHITECTURE- Temples
ARCHITECTURE: 1.DORIC ORDER 2.IONIC ORDER both DORIC and IONIC ware favoured in the archaic and classical period 3. CORINTHIAN ORDER took precedence in the Hellenistic Period
1. DORIC ORDER: sturdy columns and the most plain of the columns, made up of drum like sections
2. IONIC ORDER: Capitals used scrolls, they columns became taller and thinner at the top
3. CORINTHIAN ORDER: features decorative leaves and scrolls, this style can be seen over many generations and can even be seen in building in melbourne
VOCAB
1. IDEALISM: Balance, perfect proportions, perfect in all aspects of life
2. HARMONY: Pleasing combination pf body parts
3. IDEALISED: Presented in a form with imperfections
PAINTING
1. EARTHENWARE: Pottery
2. BLACK FIGURE: Black figures on red background - represents greek mythology
3. RED FIGURE: Red figures painted on a black background
4. GREEK VASES
  1. AMPHORA- two handled storage jar theta held oil, milk, wine or sometimes grave markers
  2. LEKYTHOS- tall flask that held precious oils and often used in finery rituals
  3. HYDRIA: carry water made of bronze three handles for lifting and pouring
INFLUENCES OF GREEK ART: influenced by the gods and depicted them in everyday live
SCULPTURE
1. RELIEF SCULPTURE: raised section, protrudes the background material
2. GREEK STYLE SCULPTURE -ARCHAIC C700-400BC, CLASSICAL C480-350BC, HELLENISTIC B350-1480
3. ART PERIODS
  1. CLASSICAL
  2. ARCHAIC
  3. HELLENISTIC
4. IN THE ROUND: 3 dimensional and viewable from all angles and sides
5. CONTRAPOSTO: A postural Position where the shoulder and chest are slightly turned one way, the hips and legs another with the weight rested on one leg also known as the S- CURVE

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