16 Questions
During which period did Greek civilization develop its full potential in philosophy, literature, mathematics, athletics, and the arts?
Classical Period
Which period of Ancient Greek Art was known for its gradual experimentation and was dominated by Egyptian influence?
Archaic Period
What is the term used to describe the Ancient Greek gods assuming human forms and characteristics?
Anthropomorphic
Which type of art was in decline during the Hellenistic Period of Ancient Greek Art?
Architecture
What were the five main forms in which Ancient Greek Art excelled?
Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Pottery, and Jewelry-making
What did the Greek gods embody according to their religion?
Myths or supernatural persons embodying popular ideas on natural or social experience
During which period did pottery decorations become more figurative and included animals, human figures, and zoomorphs?
Archaic Period
What type of pottery was made with drawings in black silhouette and marked with incised detail?
Black-figure pottery
What material was commonly used for sculpting figures during the Classical Period?
Bronze
Which order of columns is characterized by a scroll-like design or spirals, and a base?
Ionic order
Which architectural structure is considered the greatest monument of the Golden Age of Athens?
The Parthenon
What painting technique used a mixture of egg, paint, and water?
Encaustic painting
During which period did the popularity of ceramics and vases decline in both quality and artistic merit?
Classical Period
At which location was the highpoint of ancient Greek architecture arguably reached?
The Acropolis
'Contrapposto' was introduced in which art form?
Sculpture
What type of pottery introduced the white-ground technique?
White-ground pottery
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