Arts and Architecture
The Greeks are extremely famous for their arts. These include sculpting, pottery, painting architecture and writing. The arts of ancient Greece have had a big impact on cultures all over the world, especially in sculpture and architecture. The arts of Ancient Greece are usually separated into four periods:
In reality, there was no sharp transition from one period to another. Forms of art developed at different speeds in different parts of the Greek world, and as in any age some artists worked in more innovative styles than others. Strong local traditions, conservative in character, and the requirements of local cults, enable historians to locate the origins even of displaced works of art.
SCULPTING
Greek statues are so admired because of the finesse used in sculpting them. The sculptors tried very hard to make the sculptures immaculate. They intended to display in their artwork how beautiful people could be. Many Greek statues look like they could come to life at any moment because of the precise details like folds in clothing, or strands of hair. Some famous sculptures and statues are the Charioteer of Delphi, korai, and kouros statues
POTTERY
The durable composition of Ancient Greek pottery has made it survive for thousands of years. Greek pottery is some of the most valuable information that archeologists use to study Ancient Greek history. Pottery in Ancient Greece was painted in abstract designs and realistic images showing everyday life. The Ancient Greek's pottery also changed throughout the different time periods for art, as listed above.
PAINTING
Greek paintings are also a famous form of Greek arts. They are admired for their realism and great details. There are not many paintings that have survived due to weathering and natural disasters, but those that have survived throughout the years provide important insight to Greek life and culture.
ARCHITECTURE
Greeks are perhaps the most famous for their architecture. They took much care in designing their buildings. The most beautiful and intricate greek architectural buildings are the temples, which makes sense because Greek religion played a huge part in their everyday life. There are some similarities in Greek architecture. There were often pillars and many geometrical shapes in the building. The Greeks took so much care in designing their buildings because they wanted them to reflect the greatness of their cities. Some famous architecture in Greece are the Acropolis and Parthenon.
- Geometric Age ( began around 1000 BC)
- Archaic Age (800 BC-480 BC)
- Classical Age (480 BC-323 BC)
- Hellenistic Age (323 BC-146 BC)
In reality, there was no sharp transition from one period to another. Forms of art developed at different speeds in different parts of the Greek world, and as in any age some artists worked in more innovative styles than others. Strong local traditions, conservative in character, and the requirements of local cults, enable historians to locate the origins even of displaced works of art.
SCULPTING
Greek statues are so admired because of the finesse used in sculpting them. The sculptors tried very hard to make the sculptures immaculate. They intended to display in their artwork how beautiful people could be. Many Greek statues look like they could come to life at any moment because of the precise details like folds in clothing, or strands of hair. Some famous sculptures and statues are the Charioteer of Delphi, korai, and kouros statues
POTTERY
The durable composition of Ancient Greek pottery has made it survive for thousands of years. Greek pottery is some of the most valuable information that archeologists use to study Ancient Greek history. Pottery in Ancient Greece was painted in abstract designs and realistic images showing everyday life. The Ancient Greek's pottery also changed throughout the different time periods for art, as listed above.
PAINTING
Greek paintings are also a famous form of Greek arts. They are admired for their realism and great details. There are not many paintings that have survived due to weathering and natural disasters, but those that have survived throughout the years provide important insight to Greek life and culture.
ARCHITECTURE
Greeks are perhaps the most famous for their architecture. They took much care in designing their buildings. The most beautiful and intricate greek architectural buildings are the temples, which makes sense because Greek religion played a huge part in their everyday life. There are some similarities in Greek architecture. There were often pillars and many geometrical shapes in the building. The Greeks took so much care in designing their buildings because they wanted them to reflect the greatness of their cities. Some famous architecture in Greece are the Acropolis and Parthenon.