Ancient Greek Art Development

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During which period of ancient Greek art did the development of monumental stone sculpture and the use of black-figure and red-figure decoration on pottery occur?

  • The Orientalizing period
  • The Archaic period (correct)
  • The Classical period
  • The Geometric period

Which period of ancient Greek art is known for the Greek defeat of the Persians in 479 BCE and the flourishing artistic scene dominated by the city of Athens?

  • The Geometric period
  • The Classical period (correct)
  • The Archaic period
  • The Orientalizing period

Which period of ancient Greek art is characterized by the use of geometric patterns and abstract figures, especially horses, on pottery and other objects?

  • The Orientalizing period (correct)
  • The Archaic period
  • The Classical period
  • The Hellenistic period

During which period of ancient Greek art did artists begin to experiment with new forms and styles, such as the dramatic, emotional sculptures of the Pergamon Altar?

<p>The Hellenistic period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient Greek art period is based on the development of naturalistic but idealized portrayals of the human body, where male figures were generally the centre of creativity?

<p>The Classical period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Roman art, what material was considered fair game to be turned into objects of art?

<p>Marble and bronze (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Roman art that distinguishes it from the classicalism of the early Roman and Classical Greek eras?

<p>Frontal figures and less extensive detail (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of art was highly esteemed in the Roman Empire besides sculpture?

<p>Figure painting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What formative influence did Roman art have on later artistic movements?

<p>Influence on Baroque art (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which period of ancient Greek art were artists focused on creating idealized representations of the human form, as seen in the Parthenon sculptures?

<p>The Archaic period (700-480 BCE) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which period of ancient Greek art did the spread of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world occur, leading to the experimentation with new forms and styles, such as the dramatic, emotional sculptures of the Pergamon Altar?

<p>The Hellenistic period (323-30 BCE) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which period of ancient Greek art is characterized by the use of black-figure and red-figure decoration on pottery, along with the development of monumental stone sculpture?

<p>The Archaic period (700-480 BCE) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which ancient Greek art period did the city of Athens dominate the flourishing artistic scene, leading to artists focusing on creating idealized representations of the human form?

<p>The Classical period (480-323 BCE) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient Greek art period is characterized by the use of geometric patterns and abstract figures, especially horses, on pottery and other objects?

<p>The Orientalizing period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artist from Ancient Greece is known for creating the statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

<p>Pheidias (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of art was highly esteemed in the Roman Empire besides sculpture and figure painting?

<p>Mosaic work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which period of ancient Greek art did the development of naturalistic but idealized portrayals of the human body occur?

<p>Classical period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of influence did Roman art take by the end of the Imperial period, shifting away from classicalism?

<p>Near Eastern influence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient Greek artist is known for his skill in black-figure and red-figure decoration on pottery, as well as for his work on the construction of the Parthenon?

<p>Exekias (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Archaic Period

  • Monumental stone sculpture development
  • Black-figure and red-figure pottery decoration

Classical Period

  • Greek victory over Persians in 479 BCE
  • Athenian artistic dominance

Geometric Period

  • Geometric patterns and abstract figures on pottery and objects
  • Horses as a prominent motif

Hellenistic Period

  • Artistic experimentation with dramatic and emotional styles
  • Pergamon Altar sculptures

Classical Period

  • Idealized human body portrayals
  • Male figures as the primary subject

Roman Art

  • All materials were utilized for artistic creations
  • Departure from classical Greek styles
  • Mosaic art was highly valued
  • Roman art heavily influenced later artistic movements

Classical Period

  • Idealized human form representation
  • Parthenon sculptures

Hellenistic Period

  • Spread of Greek culture across the Mediterranean
  • Experimentation with new styles
  • Dramatic sculptures like the Pergamon Altar

Archaic Period

  • Black-figure and red-figure pottery
  • Monumental stone sculpture development

Classical Period

  • Athenian artistic leadership
  • Idealized human form depictions

Geometric Period

  • Geometric patterns and abstract figures on pottery
  • Horses as a significant motif

Phidias

  • Sculptor of the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, a Seven Wonder of the Ancient World

Roman Art

  • Mosaic was highly esteemed

Classical Period

  • Development of idealized human form representation

Roman Art

  • Influenced by Eastern art styles by the end of the Imperial period
  • Shift away from classicalism

Phidias

  • Skilled in black-figure and red-figure pottery techniques
  • Involved in the construction of the Parthenon

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