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Geometric Dipylon Vases
Definition

700 BC 

characterized by geometric shapes 

animal and human representation very basic and abstract

 

http://seco.glendale.edu/~rkibler/gif%20resource%20file/dipylonvase222.jpg

 

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Black Figure Vases
Definition

Archaic Period 500 BC 

2 dimesional images 

decorative 

created with a thin layer of finely sifted clay which made use reoxidizing 

became more elaborate with time 

http://www.royalathena.com/media/Greek/Vases/AtticBF/CBT25rev.jpg

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Red Figure Vases
Definition

500 BC 

allowed for shading and depth so more realistic than black figure

increased detail on vases

still generic human and animal representation 

famous example Death of Sarpedon 

http://earlygreekart.tripod.com/red_figure_style/red1.jpg

 

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http://www.utexas.edu/courses/ancientfilmCC304/lecture3/images/7sarpedon.jpg
Definition

The Death Of Sarpedon

550-500 BC

famous example of red figure vases

heavily detailed

 

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Geometric Horse
Definition

700 BC

looks very similar to horses represented in funerary vases

basically a stick figure

abstract

motivated by primative idea of what makes the world go round 

very few sculptures at this time 

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/images/h2/h2_21.88.24.jpg

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Formative Phase
Definition

1100-700 BC 

charcterized by abstract and geometric shapes, animals and people 

Term
Archaic Period
Definition

700-480 BC 

develop of more realistic art than formative phase 

ended with the defeat of Persians 

 

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Transitional Phase (Early Classical)
Definition

480-450 BC 

defeat of persian lead to more realism in art

a greater belief of personal affect

feeling of being in control of fate (controled by how you behave)

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Classical Moment
Definition
450-400 BC
Term
Late Classical
Definition
400-323 BC
Term
Hellenistic Period
Definition
323 BC- 1 AD
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Geometric Man
Definition

700 BC 

abstract representation of man 

made of bronze 

motivated by primitive idea of what makes the world go round 

https://ccdid.coloradocollege.edu/viewers/presentationviewer/112/?next=/presentation/browse/%3Fkw%3D%26ut%3D0%26presenter%3Dgmurray 

12th slide

 

 

 

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http://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/gr/web-large/DT263.jpg
Definition

Metropolitian Museum Kouros 

600 BC 

made of marble 

6ft tall

example of geometric man

forward leg shows life

generic man

looks similar to either kori

 reflective of egyptian sculpture from 2000 years before (Egyptian's were more realistic)

 

Term
https://klimtlover.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/calf-bearer.jpg
Definition

570 BC 

calf bearer

males begin to be shown smiling 

shown doing activity (sacrificing a calf) and age made sculpture more like an individual

found in a temple 

made of marble 

Term
  • https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3408/4628864897_8eb346c3dd_z.jpg 
Definition

570 BC

probably from war scene 

also an ancient greece castle (Acropolis of Athens)

also smiling 

oldest known equestrian statue

made of marble

Term
http://www.ancientgreekbattles.net/Pics/52560_KroisosKouros.jpg
Definition

530-525 BC

large than life (6ft 9in)

much more rounded and human like than previous greek sculptures

used to painted like many other greek statutes

greater degree of realism softer, but still rigid position

ideal image of a man though still a common man (unique to Greeks)

a grave marker

made of marble 

illustrates immoratal of man 

Term
http://www.louvre.fr/sites/default/files/imagecache/940x768/medias/medias_images/images/louvre-statuette-feminine-dite-quotdame.jpg
Definition

Louvre Kore 

650 BCE

made of limestone 

covered with clothing, highly draped 

generic women 

also similar to egyptian sculptures 

similar to other kore, formulaic 

 

Term
https://classconnection.s3.amazonaws.com/139/flashcards/1167139/jpg/berlin_kore1330499673615.jpg
Definition

Berlin Kore

570 BC 

was also painted

has archaic smile

probably orignally carring a pomegranate represenative of fertility

shows a change of clothing style

funerary

made of limestone 

Term
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4021/4629463796_4d2ee72468_z.jpg
Definition

Hera of Samos

570 BC

first to show how clothing hangs on female anatomy

Term
https://classconnection.s3.amazonaws.com/977/flashcards/768977/jpg/02181317660277251.jpg
Definition

Peplos Kore 

530 BC

made at same time of Kroisos and red figure vases

4 ft tall

hair falls more organically than before

more oraganic swelling of the body

also probably holding pomegrante

still pretty stiff and rigid 

made of marble

Term

http://www.anselm.edu/academic/history/hdubrulle/westernciv1/graphics/gallery/Greco-Roman/DyingWarrior.jpg

https://figures.boundless.com/12494/full/w-vii-glyptothek-munich-79.jpe

Definition

East and West Aegins, Dying Warriors

were found on a temple which was started before defeat of Persians and ended afterwards

End of Persian War marked development of realism in art and belief of personal effect

depict the story of the defeat of the trojans

west side done before sculpture looks forward smiling even though he is dying 

east side done afterwards body and reaction more realistic 

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