The document discusses the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome. It describes how Greek and Roman civilizations promoted objective standards of beauty through their art and architecture. It provides details on the development of Greek art over the Geometric, Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. Specific artworks like "Lacoon and His Sons" are discussed. The origins of Greek theater and drama are also summarized. Finally, it notes how Roman art fused Greek influences with their own emphasis on realism and strength in portrayals of human figures.
2. Art has been an integral part in
Europe
Ancient civilization like Greeks and
Romans
Art has been used to communicate
ideologies and belief systems.
ART OF EMERGING
EUROPE
3. GREEK and ROMAN CIVILIZATION -
Classical World
ART and ARCHITECTURE - intented to
promote the possibility of having an
objective and widely accepted standards
for beauty.
Influenced and impacts of the both
classical worlds are far- reaching
4. ANCIENT
GREECEThe Greeks were known to excel in various
fields and aspects of society..
Their political ideals eventually became the
framework for the democratic form of
government in modern times.
Poetry, Drama, and Philosophy.
Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture
5. ANCIENT
GREECEGreeks were known to place prime
importance in the use of reason.
The humanist ideals of the Greeks were
reflected in their form of government.
Reflected in their artworks ,
architecture, literature and philosophy.
6.
7. DEVELOPMENT OF GREEK
ARTGEOMETRIC PERIOD
Was the time when Greece was starting to get back
from the onslaught of what seemed to their dark ages.
A period when geometric shapes and patterns have
taken the spotlight in the most of the artworks.
ARCHAIC PERIOD
Placed importance on human figures.
Result of Greeks trading activities with other
civilization.
8. DEVELOPMENT OF GREEK
ARTCLASSICAL PERIOD
The peak of Greek sculpture and architecture was during the
Classical Period.
Rebuilding their temples and focusing on creating artworks.
HELLENISTIC PERIOD
The time of Alexander the Great
Art was focused on showcasing emotions and depicting reality.
Hellenistic sculptures started to emphasize balance while showcasing
dynamic poses and number of emotions evoked by the subjects.
“Lacoon and his sons”
9. “LACOON AND
HIS SONS”
Depics Lacoon, a
Trojan priest, and his
sons being strangled by
serpents. Their position
was a result of
Lacoon’s instructions
during Trojan war.
10. The origins of theater and drama can be traced back
during the Geek Civilization.
The followers of Dionysus – God of Fertility – started
the Greek theater.
Dionysus devised a more structured form of drama
involving dances and choral songs, which depicted
Greek Mythologies.
Greek organized theatrical contest where the performers
were held in front of large citizens.
11.
12. ANCIENT
ROME
Roman Republic was established around 500
BCE.
Transformed into one of the Western Europe's
mightiest empires.
Roman civilization came during the Hellenistic
Period.
A period when the Greek culture's influenced
has reached its peak in the Mediterranean World.
13. ANCIENT
ROME
The Romans were fond of the Greeks and their
achievements in arts.
The fusion of Greek and Roman cultures can be seen in
most Roman artworks.
Romans produce artworks that are often looking stern,
harsh, and strong.
Principles of realism and highlighting the features of
human beings.
Romans were also known to be ‘master builders’.
Editor's Notes
Because both cultures aimed to embody the highest possible standard of quality in all aspects of their society.
Most art movements have taken inspiration from the certain artistic elements from the two civilizations.
There are different movements that emerged within the different time period in Europe.
Each movement has a distinctive characteristic to them highlighting the different trends and changes as they transition from one period to next.