Ancient Greece Art and Culture Quiz

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What term describes the slight bulging of Greek columns that occurs ⅔ of the way down?

entasis (correct)

encasing

entropy

stasis

What factor, besides geometry, influenced the design of Greek temples?

extreme weather

human visual perception/perspective (correct)

the scarcity of marble

keeping costs down

What is notable about the Alexander Mosaic from the House of Faun?

it depicts Athens defeating Sparta

colors were painted on using the encaustic technique

it was the first mosaic ever created

it is believed to be a copy of Greek painting (correct)

During which period were motifs borrowed from the Egyptians and Mesopotamians?

Geometric period Signup and view all the answers

Who was the sculptor of the original bronze Diskobolos (Discus Thrower)?

Myron Signup and view all the answers

What defines the Hellenistic period in Greek history?

the death of Alexander the Great Signup and view all the answers

What style is characterized by its round temples with columns?

Tholos Signup and view all the answers

Which Greek order is considered the most masculine?

Doric Signup and view all the answers

What technique was used to create the Seated Boxer?

The lost wax technique Signup and view all the answers

Which sculpture is recognized as the earliest known example of contrapposto?

Kritios Boy Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Delian League?

An alliance between Hellenic city-states Signup and view all the answers

How did the outcome of the Persian War affect Athenian society?

They felt confident, ambitious, and prideful Signup and view all the answers

What material did the artist use to increase realism in The Seated Boxer?

Silver bruising to communicate physical weariness Signup and view all the answers

What was the intended purpose of Kroisos from Anavysos?

To mark the grave of a young man Signup and view all the answers

What key distinction separates Greek kouroi from korai statues?

Kouroi were depicted nude, while korai were clothed Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ceremonial procession road built for honoring Athena?

Panathenaic Way Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of adding archaic smiles to sculptures?

To portray emotion and happiness Signup and view all the answers

During which period did contrapposto first appear in sculpture?

Severe period Signup and view all the answers

What is Athena Battling Alkyoneos an example of?

The late classical style Signup and view all the answers

What architectural elements are present in the Grave Stele of Hegeso?

Pilasters and friezes Signup and view all the answers

What societal roles does the Grave Stele of Hegeso illustrate regarding Greek women?

Their significant power and influence Signup and view all the answers

What type of vase is often used in ancient Greek culture for holding oil?

Amphora Signup and view all the answers

Which detail best describes the subject matter observed on both sides of a typical Greek vase?

Scenes of everyday life and mythological themes Signup and view all the answers

In which way is the significance of a Greek piece of art typically assessed?

By its historical context and impact Signup and view all the answers

The method used to create the Seated Boxer was

the lost wax technique Signup and view all the answers

The earliest known example of the use of contrapposto in sculpture is

Kritios Boy Signup and view all the answers

The Delian League consisted of

an alliance between Hellenic city-states Signup and view all the answers

The result of the Persian war altered the Athenians' mindset and made them

confident, ambitious and prideful Signup and view all the answers

To emphasize realism in The Seated Boxer, the artist used

silver bruising to give a sense of physical and emotional weariness Signup and view all the answers

The function of Kroisos from Anavysos was to

mark the grave of a young man Signup and view all the answers

What was one key difference between a Greek kouros (plural, kouroi) and a kore (plural, korai) statue?

Kouroi were typically nude, whereas korai were clothed in drapery Signup and view all the answers

What is a ceremonial road for a procession built to honor Athena during a festival called?

Panathenaic Way Signup and view all the answers

The technique of painting with pigmented wax is called?

encaustic Signup and view all the answers

The design and shape of triglyphs represent?

A time when temples were made of wood, and in these spots the ends of planks would have been seen Signup and view all the answers

Which term means a temple with columns on all 4 sides?

peripteral Signup and view all the answers

The slight bulging of Greek columns ⅔ of the way down is called?

entasis Signup and view all the answers

Besides the beauty of geometry, what else are the Greeks thinking about when designing their temples?

human visual perception/perspective Signup and view all the answers

The Alexander Mosaic from the House of Faun is notable because?

it is believed to be a copy of Greek painting Signup and view all the answers

Since many motifs were borrowed from the Egyptians and Mesopotamians during the 7th century, art historians have dubbed it the __________ period.

Orientalizing Signup and view all the answers

__________ were used as grave markers during the Geometric period.

Kouros statues Signup and view all the answers

The Peloponnesian War was between Athens and __________.

Sparta Signup and view all the answers

__________ was the sculptor of the original, bronze, Diskobolos (Discus Thrower).

Myron Signup and view all the answers

Nike Adjusting Her Sandal was located on the __________ of the Temple of Athena Nike in the Acropolis.

frieze Signup and view all the answers

__________ was a great sculptor of the Late Classical period and introduced a new canon of proportions in which the head was 1/8th of the body.

Lysippus Signup and view all the answers

The Hellenistic period begins with the death of __________.

Alexander the Great Signup and view all the answers

The Panathenaic Procession would have passed through the __________ or gateway into the Acropolis.

Propylaea Signup and view all the answers

The gateway of the Acropolis was designed by __________.

Mnesicles Signup and view all the answers

The Pinakotheke is thought to have been an __________.

art gallery Signup and view all the answers

The oldest of the Greek orders is __________.

Doric Signup and view all the answers

The Greek order considered most masculine is __________.

Doric Signup and view all the answers

Free men and women were allowed to participate in Athenian Democracy.

False Signup and view all the answers

Greek statues were brightly painted.

True Signup and view all the answers

A tholos style temple is round with columns.

True Signup and view all the answers

Archaic smiles were added to sculptures to portray emotion and happiness.

True Signup and view all the answers

Contrapposto first appears in sculpture during the Severe period.

True Signup and view all the answers

Athena Battling Alkyoneos is a detail from the frieze on the Parthenon in Athens.

False Signup and view all the answers

Athena Battling Alkyoneos is an example of the late classical style.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Grave Stele of Hegeso includes some architectural elements, such as pilasters.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Grave Stele of Hegeso is significant because it shows the substantial power and influence Greek women had on society.

True Signup and view all the answers

The method used to create the Seated Boxer was

The lost wax technique Signup and view all the answers

The earliest known example of the use of contrapposto in sculpture is

Kritios Boy Signup and view all the answers

The Delian League consisted of

An alliance between Hellenic city-states Signup and view all the answers

The result of the Persian war altered the Athenians' mindset and made them

Confident, ambitious and prideful Signup and view all the answers

To emphasize realism in The Seated Boxer, the artist used

Silver bruising to give a sense of physical and emotional weariness Signup and view all the answers

The function of Kroisos from Anavysos was to

Mark the grave of a young man Signup and view all the answers

What was one key difference between a Greek kouros (plural, kouroi) and a kore (plural, korai) statue?

Kouroi were typically nude, whereas korai were clothed in drapery Signup and view all the answers

What is a ceremonial road for a procession built to honor Athena during a festival called?

Panathenaic Way Signup and view all the answers

The technique of painting with pigmented wax is called

Encaustic Signup and view all the answers

The design and shape of triglyphs represent

A time when temples were made out of wood, and in these spots the ends of planks (beams) would have been seen Signup and view all the answers

Which term means a temple with columns on all 4 sides?

Peripteral Signup and view all the answers

The slight bulging of Greek columns ⅔ of the way down is called

Entasis Signup and view all the answers

Besides the beauty of geometry, what else are the Greeks thinking about when designing their temples?

Human visual perception/perspective Signup and view all the answers

The Alexander Mosaic from the House of Faun is notable because

It is believed to be a copy of Greek painting Signup and view all the answers

Since many motifs were borrowed from the Egyptians and Mesopotamians during the 7th century, art historians have dubbed it the ___ period.

Geometric Signup and view all the answers

___ were used as grave markers during the Geometric period.

Steles Signup and view all the answers

The Peloponnesian war was between Athens and ___.

Sparta Signup and view all the answers

___ was the sculptor of the original, bronze, Diskobolos (Discus Thrower).

Myron Signup and view all the answers

Nike Adjusting Her Sandal was located on the ___ of the Temple of Athena Nike in the Acropolis.

Frieze Signup and view all the answers

___ was a great sculptor of the Late Classical period and introduced a new canon of proportions in which the head was 1/8th of the body.

Praxiteles Signup and view all the answers

The Hellenistic period begins with the death of ___.

Alexander the Great Signup and view all the answers

The Panathenaic Procession would have passed through the ___ or gateway into the Acropolis.

Propylaea Signup and view all the answers

The gateway of the Acropolis was designed by ___.

Mnesicles Signup and view all the answers

The Pinakotheke is thought to have been an ___ .

Art gallery Signup and view all the answers

The oldest of the Greek orders is ___ .

Doric Signup and view all the answers

The Greek order considered most masculine is ___ .

Doric Signup and view all the answers

Free men and women were allowed to participate in Athenian Democracy.

False Signup and view all the answers

Greek statues were brightly painted.

True Signup and view all the answers

A tholos style temple is round with columns.

True Signup and view all the answers

Archaic smiles were added to sculptures to portray emotion and happiness.

True Signup and view all the answers

Contrapposto first appears in sculpture during the Severe period.

True Signup and view all the answers

Athena Battling Alkyoneos is a detail from the frieze on the Parthenon in Athens.

True Signup and view all the answers

Athena Battling Alkyoneos is an example of the late classical style.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Grave Stele of Hegeso includes some architectural elements, such as pilasters.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Grave Stele of Hegeso is significant because it shows the substantial power and influence Greek women had on society.

True Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ancient Greece Quiz Notes

The Seated Boxer sculpture was created using the lost-wax technique.
Contrapposto was first used in the Kritios Boy sculpture.
The Delian League was an alliance between Greek city-states.
The Persian War made the Athenians confident, ambitious, and prideful.
The Seated Boxer uses copper to indicate wounds on the hands and face.
Kroisos from Anavysos marked the grave of a young man.
Kouroi statues were typically nude and korai statues were typically clothed.
The Panathenaic Way was a ceremonial road built to honor Athena.
Encaustic is the technique of painting with pigmented wax.
Triglyphs are a decorative feature representing the ends of wooden planks.
Peripteral is a temple with columns on all four sides.
Entasis is the slight bulging of Greek columns.
Greek temple design takes into account human visual perception and perspective.
The Alexander Mosaic is believed to be a copy of a Greek painting.
The 7th century BCE is known as the Orientalizing Period in Greek art.
Geometric pottery was used as grave markers.
The Peloponnesian War was fought between Athens and Sparta.
Myron sculpted the original bronze Discus Thrower.
The Nike Adjusting Her Sandal sculpture was located on the balustrade of the Temple of Athena Nike.
Polykleitos was a sculptor of the Late Classical period who established a new canon of proportions.
The Hellenistic Period begins with the death of Alexander the Great.
The Propylaea was the gateway to the Acropolis.
The Propylaea was designed by Mnesikles.
The Pinakotheke is thought to have been a building for displaying paintings.
The Doric order is the oldest Greek architectural order.
The Doric order is considered the most masculine.
Athenian democracy did not include free women.
Greek statues were brightly painted.
Tholos temples are round with columns.
Archaic smiles were added to sculptures to represent idealism, not emotion.
Contrapposto first appeared in sculpture during the Severe period.
Athena Battling Alkyoneos is a detail from the frieze of the Parthenon and is an example of the High Classical style.
The Grave Stele of Hegeso includes pilasters.
The Grave Stele of Hegeso does not show substantial power and influence of Greek women in society.

Plan Notes

A. Peripteral
B. Geometric
C. Doric
D. Severe
E. Contrapposto
F. Archaic
G. High Classical
H. Panathenaic Way
I. Krater
J. Amphora
K. Kylix
L. Pyxis
M. Triglyphs
N. Metopes
O. Entasis
P. Archaic Smile
Q. Late Classical
R. Classical
S. Hellenistic
T. Athenian

Ancient Greece Quiz

The Seated Boxer was created using the lost wax technique.
Contrapposto is first seen in the Kritios Boy.
The Delian League was an alliance between Hellenic city-states.
The Persian War made Athenians confident, leading to ambition and pride.
Realism in The Seated Boxer is emphasized by using copper to depict wounds.
Kroisos from Anayvsos is a grave marker for a young man.
Kouroi were typically nude while korai were clothed in drapery.
The Panathenaic Way is a ceremonial road for a procession to honor Athena.
Encaustic is the technique of painting with pigmented wax.
Triglyphs represent the shape of wood beams used in earlier temples.
A peripteral temple has columns on all 4 sides.
Entasis refers to the slight bulging of Greek columns.
When designing temples, the Greeks considered human visual perception/perspective.
The Alexander Mosaic is believed to be a copy of a Greek painting.
The 7th century BC is known as the Orientalizing period.
Geometric period grave markers were often used.
The Peloponnesian War was between Athens and Sparta.
The Diskobolos was sculpted by Myron.
Nike Adjusting Her Sandal was located on the balustrade of the Temple of Athena Nike.
Polykleitos introduced a new canon of proportions during the Late Classical period.
The Hellenistic period begins with the death of Alexander the Great.
The Propylaea is the gateway to the Acropolis.
The Propylaea was designed by Mnesikles.
The Pinakotheke is thought to have been an art gallery.
The Doric order is the oldest of the Greek orders.
The Doric order is considered the most masculine.
Free men were allowed to participate in Athenian Democracy.
Greek statues were brightly painted.
A tholos style temple is round with columns.
Archaic smiles were added to sculptures to portray idealization rather than genuine emotion.
Contrapposto first appears in sculpture during the Severe period.
Athena Battling Alkyoneos is a detail from the frieze on the Parthenon.
Athena Battling Alkyoneos is an example of the High Classical style.
The Grave Stele of Hegeso includes some architectural elements, such as pilasters.
The Grave Stele of Hegeso reflects the importance of Greek women in society, but does not necessarily mean they had substantial power.

Full Credit Line

The Achilles Painter, Athenian Red-Figure Calyx Krater, ca. 460 BCE, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (48.11.13).
Type: Calyx Krater
Purpose: Used for mixing wine and water
A Side: Depicts Achilles and Penthesilea, a legendary warrior queen of the Amazons
B Side: Shows Dionysos and the Satyrs.
Significant because: It is a very fine example of the Athenian Red-Figure style of painting.
Significant because: It showcases the stories that were important to the Athenians, particularly those involving heroes and myths.

Plan Diagram

A: Alkyoneus
B: Athena
C: Alkyoneus
D: Athena (Nike)
E: Hermes
F: Dionysos
G: Maenad
H: Satyr
I: Pan
J: Maenad
K: Satyr
L: Pan
M: Satyr
N: Maenad
O: Dionysos
P: Herakles
Q: Satyr
R: Satyr
S: Maenad
T: Maenad

Ancient Greek Art and Culture

The lost wax technique was used to create the Seated Boxer.
The Kritios Boy is the earliest known example of the use of contrapposto in sculpture.
The Delian League was an alliance of Hellenic city-states.
The Persian War made the Athenians confident, ambitious, and prideful.
Copper was used to indicate wounds on the hands and face of The Seated Boxer.
Kroisos from Anavysos marked the grave of a young man.
Kouroi were typically nude, whereas korai were clothed in drapery.
The Panathenaic Way is a ceremonial road for a procession to honor Athena.
Encaustic is the technique of painting with pigmented wax.
Triglyphs represent the ends of planks (beams) that would have been seen when temples were made of wood.
A peripteral temple has columns on all 4 sides.
Entasis is the slight bulging of Greek columns.
Greek temples were designed with human visual perception/perspective in mind.
The Alexander Mosaic from the House of Faun is believed to be a copy of a Greek painting.
The Archaic Period is dubbed as such because many motifs were borrowed from the Egyptians and Mesopotamians.
Geometric vases were used as grave markers.
The Peloponnesian War was between Athens and Sparta.
Myron sculpted the original, bronze, Diskobolos (Discus Thrower).
Nike Adjusting Her Sandal was located on the pediment of the Temple of Athena Nike in the Acropolis.
Polykleitos was a great sculptor of the Late Classical period and introduced a new canon of proportions in which the head was 1/8th of the body.
The Hellenistic period begins with the death of Alexander the Great.
The Propylaea is the gateway into the Acropolis.
Mnesicles designed the Propylaea.
The Pinakotheke is thought to have been an art gallery.
The Doric order is the oldest of the Greek orders.
The Doric order is considered most masculine.

True or False

Free men and women were not allowed to participate in Athenian democracy. (False)
Greek statues were brightly painted. (True)
A tholos style temple is round with columns. (True)
Archaic smiles were added to sculptures to portray idealization, not emotion and happiness. (False)
Contrapposto first appears in sculpture during the Severe period. (True)
Athena Battling Alkyoneos is a detail from the frieze on the Parthenon in Athens. (True)
Athena Battling Alkyoneos is an example of the late classical style. (False)
The Grave Stele of Hegeso includes some architectural elements, such as pilasters. (True)
The Grave Stele of Hegeso does not show the substantial power and influence Greek women had on society. (False)

Full Credit Line for Artwork

[Artist's name], [Title of the Artwork], [Date], [Materials], [Location], [Museum name]
The type of vase depicted is a krater which would have been used for mixing wine and water.
The A side of the vase depicts scenes of young men competing in games and sports.
The B side depicts scenes of young women participating in a procession.
This vase is significant because it is one of the finest examples of red-figure vase painting and because it provides insights into the social and cultural activities of the time.

Plan Analysis

A: Krater
B: Geometric
C: Black-Figure
D: Red-Figure
E: Archaic
F: Severe
G: Classical
H: Late Classical
I: Hellenistic
J: Caryatids
K: Doric
L: Ionic
M: Corinthian
N: Triglyphs
O: Metopes
P: Entasis
Q: Contrapposto
R: Frieze
S: Pediment
T: Kylix

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