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The method used to create the Seated Boxer was?
The method used to create the Seated Boxer was?
- Abrasion
- Hand-building
- Red figure
- The lost wax technique (correct)
The earliest known example of the use of contrapposto in sculpture is __________.
The earliest known example of the use of contrapposto in sculpture is __________.
- Kritios Boy (correct)
- Apoxyomenos
- Diskobolos
- Kriosos From Anavysos
The Delian League consisted of?
The Delian League consisted of?
- A school of virtuoso artists
- High-ranking Athenian officials
- An alliance meant to destroy the Athenians
- An alliance between Hellenic city-states (correct)
The result of the Persian war altered the Athenians' mindset and made them?
The result of the Persian war altered the Athenians' mindset and made them?
To emphasize realism in The Seated Boxer, the artist used?
To emphasize realism in The Seated Boxer, the artist used?
The function of Kroisos from Anavysos was to?
The function of Kroisos from Anavysos was to?
What was one key difference between a Greek kouros (plural, kouroi) and a kore (plural, korai) statue?
What was one key difference between a Greek kouros (plural, kouroi) and a kore (plural, korai) statue?
Polykleitos is credited with creating?
Polykleitos is credited with creating?
The technique of painting with pigmented wax is called?
The technique of painting with pigmented wax is called?
The design and shape of triglyphs recall?
The design and shape of triglyphs recall?
Which term means a temple with columns on all 4 sides?
Which term means a temple with columns on all 4 sides?
The slight bulging of Greek columns and ⅔ of the way down is called?
The slight bulging of Greek columns and ⅔ of the way down is called?
Besides the beauty of geometry, what else are the Greeks thinking about when designing their temples?
Besides the beauty of geometry, what else are the Greeks thinking about when designing their temples?
The Alexander Mosaic from the House of Faun is notable because?
The Alexander Mosaic from the House of Faun is notable because?
Since many motifs were borrowed from the Egyptians and Mesopotamians during the 7th century, art historians have dubbed it the __________ period.
Since many motifs were borrowed from the Egyptians and Mesopotamians during the 7th century, art historians have dubbed it the __________ period.
___________________________ were used as grave markers during the Geometric period.
___________________________ were used as grave markers during the Geometric period.
The Peloponnesian war was between Athens and _______________________________.
The Peloponnesian war was between Athens and _______________________________.
___________________________ was the sculptor of the original, bronze, Diskobolos (Discus Thrower).
___________________________ was the sculptor of the original, bronze, Diskobolos (Discus Thrower).
Nike Adjusting Her Sandal was located on the ____________________________ of the Temple of Athena Nike in the Acropolis.
Nike Adjusting Her Sandal was located on the ____________________________ of the Temple of Athena Nike in the Acropolis.
Study Notes
Ancient Greece Quiz Study Notes
- Seated Boxer: Created using the lost wax technique.
- Contrapposto: Earliest known example is the Kritios Boy.
- Delian League: Alliance between Hellenic city-states.
- Persian War: Made Athenians egotistical and prideful.
- Seated Boxer Realism: Emphasized through copper indicating wounds on hands and face.
- Kroisos from Anayvsos: Used as a grave marker.
- Kouros and Kore: Kouroi are nude, while korai are clothed in drapery.
- Polykleitos: Created a 1:8 canon of proportions.
- Encaustic: Technique of painting with pigmented wax.
- Triglyphs: Recall wooden planks used in early temples.
- Peripteral: Temple with columns on all 4 sides.
- Entasis: Slight bulging of Greek columns.
- Greek Temple Design: Focuses on human visual perception and perspective.
- Alexander Mosaic: A copy of a Greek painting.
- 7th Century BC: Known as the "Orientalizing period" due to influence of Egyptian and Mesopotamian art.
- Geometric Period: Grave markers were created.
- Peloponnesian War: Between Athens and Sparta.
- Diskobolos: Original sculptor was Myron.
- Nike Adjusting Her Sandal: Located on the balustrade of the Temple of Athena Nike in the Acropolis.
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Test your knowledge of ancient Greek art and culture with this quiz. Explore important concepts such as the Delian League, Greek temple design, and iconic sculptures. Discover the significance of techniques like encaustic painting and the impact of the Persian War on Athenian pride.
