Classical Greek Art Overview

What is the function of the Dying Warrior, from the east pediment of the Temple of Aphaia?

Which of the following describes the Temple of Hera II, Paestum? (Select all that apply)

What characteristic distinguishes the Kritios Boy from archaic sculptures?

What is the material used in the construction of the Riace Warrior?

What is the function of the Charioteer from the Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi?

Who is the artist associated with the Diskobolos (Discus Thrower)?

What is the primary style characteristic of the Doryphoros (Spear Bearer)?

Who assisted Iktinos in the construction of the Parthenon?

What do the three goddesses from the east pediment of the Parthenon represent?

What does the frieze detail from the Panathenaic procession depict?

What is unique about the structure of the Erechtheion?

What stylistic characteristic is noted in the statue of Nike adjusting her sandal?

Early Classical Greek Art

Dying Warrior: Unknown artist, a statue showing natural pose with a turned face, marks the transition into the early classical period.
Temple of Hera II, Paestum: Doric temple inspired by the shrine of Zeus, features even columns and a 1:2 ratio, split cella.
Kritios Boy: Represents a naturalistic human posture, features slight head turn and weight shift (contrapposto), distinguishing it from archaic art.
Riace Warrior: Bronze statue using hollow casting, reflects maturity through a beard and pronounced contrapposto, emphasizes natural motion.
Charioteer from Delphi: Depicts a victorious chariot driver, with garment folds paralleling the flutes of a Greek column, symbolizes calmness.

High Classical Greek Art

Myron's Diskobolos (Discus Thrower): A statue showing a near-frontal body position, tension in the figure before disk throw, focused on the action more than spectatorship.
Polykleitos' Doryphoros (Spear Bearer): A widely copied ideal statue of an athlete, utilizes asymmetrical balance for a sense of movement, with two limbs straight and two bent.
The Parthenon by Iktinos and Kallikrates: An architectural marvel with well-spaced, slender columns, contrasting with the thicker columns of earlier temples.
Three Goddesses from the Parthenon: Sculpted by Phidias, features Hestia, Dione, and Aphrodite with relaxed, huge forms and intricate surface detailing.
Panathenaic Procession Frieze: An unknown artist's depiction of the Panathenaic Festival, highlights Athenian pride, with gods as spectators and varying relief heights for visibility.
Erechtheion: A shrine with four sides at different ground levels, features luxurious ionic capitals and caryatids on the south porch, showcasing drapery designs.
Nike Adjusting Her Sandal: An unknown artist's statue characterized by graceful posture in an awkward position, with garments that appear transparent, adding to its aesthetic appeal.

Explore the distinctive features and masterpieces of Early and High Classical Greek art. This quiz covers significant works like the Dying Warrior, Kritios Boy, and Myron's Discobolos, focusing on their impact on sculptural techniques and human representation. Test your knowledge of these iconic pieces and their cultural significance in Greek history.