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What was the primary function of Kouros and Kore sculptures?
What was the primary function of Kouros and Kore sculptures?
Which type of Greek column is considered the most ornate and detailed?
Which type of Greek column is considered the most ornate and detailed?
Which characteristic is NOT shared by both Classical and Hellenistic Greek art?
Which characteristic is NOT shared by both Classical and Hellenistic Greek art?
What was Alexander's primary motivation for marrying Roxane, a Persian princess?
What was Alexander's primary motivation for marrying Roxane, a Persian princess?
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How did Alexander's military campaign differ from traditional Greek warfare?
How did Alexander's military campaign differ from traditional Greek warfare?
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According to Plato, what is the difference between the World of Senses and the World of Ideas?
According to Plato, what is the difference between the World of Senses and the World of Ideas?
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Study Notes
Greek Philosophy
- Sophists: Rejected absolute norms, believing norms are socially constructed. "Man is the measure of all things."
- Socrates: Believed knowledge comes from reason. Wrongdoing stems from ignorance of what is right. Happiness comes from doing what is right.
- Plato: Proposed two realms of reality—the world of senses (incomplete, changing) and the world of ideas (eternal, unchanging ideal forms). The "Allegory of the Cave" represents this.
- Aristotle: Believed reality is based on nature, and knowledge comes from the senses.
Greek Art
- Archaic Art: Kouros/Kore sculptures—male youth, symmetric, balanced, representing an ideal, not individuals.
- Classical Art: Realistic, natural, contrapposto (weight distribution), balanced, no emotion. Focus on physical perfection.
- Hellenistic Art: More emotional, extreme postures, fighting imagery, representations of arete (excellence/virtue/heroism). Depicts naked, idealized figures, athleticism, youth.
- Greek Columns: Doric (simple, thinner towards top), Ionic (scrolls, detailed), Corinthian (most detailed, acanthus leaves, fluted).
Alexander the Great and his Legacy
- Military Campaign: Impressive due to swift conquests despite early doubts about his kingship and rebellions from Greek city-states. Thebes was attacked and destroyed.
- Identity: Alexander identified with Achilles, a legendary hero. He created this image by mimicking Achilles' actions—dancing naked at Achilles' grave.
- Empire Administration: Used marriage alliances (soldiers marrying Persian women) to unite diverse territories. Military force was also employed.
- Treatment of Persian Royal Women: Alexander's marriage to Persian women was part of an administrative strategy for conquering Persia and potentially consolidating power in conquered lands.
- Roxane's Marriage: Married Roxane, a Persian princess. This also contributed to his administrative goals of uniting conquered lands and possibly securing a lineage.
Test Preparation
- Test Format: Multiple choice (5 questions), Greek Art Identification/Discussion, Short Answer (choose 2).
- Modules: Test covers Modules 3 (Golden Age) and 4 (Alexander).
- Time: 40 minutes (or 60 minutes with extended time).
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Description
Explore the foundations of Greek philosophy and art through this quiz. Learn about key figures such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, as well as the evolution from Archaic to Hellenistic art. Test your knowledge on their beliefs and artistic representation.
