Discussion Rubric Levels of Achievement Criteria Outstanding Performance Excellent Performance Competent Performance Room for Improvement Poor Performance Content-Main Posting 30 to 30 points -Main posting addresses all criteria with 75% of post exceptional depth and breadth supported by credible references 27 to 29 points -Main posting addresses all criteria with 75% of post exceptional depth and breadth supported by credible references 24 to 26 points Main posting meets expectations. All criteria are addressed with 50% containing good breadth and depth. 21 to 23 points Main posting addresses most of the criteria. One to two criterion are not addressed or superficially addressed. 0 to 20 points Main posting does not address all of criteria, superficially addresses criteria. Two or more criteria are not addressed. Course Requirements and Attendance 20 to 20 points -Responds to two colleagues’ with posts that are reflective, are justified with credible sources, and ask questions that extend the discussion. 18 to 19 points -Responds to two colleagues’ with posts that are reflective, are justified with credible sources, and ask questions that extend the discussion. 16 to 17 points Responds to a minimum of two colleagues’ posts, are reflective, and ask questions that extend the discussion. One post is justified by a credible source. 14 to 15 points Responds to less than two colleagues’ posts. Posts are on topic, may have some depth, or questions. May extend the discussion. No credible sources are cited 0 to 13 points Responds to less than two colleagues’ posts. Posts may not be on topic, lack depth, do not pose questions that extend the discussion Scholarly Writing Quality 30 to 30 points -The main posting clearly addresses the discussion criteria and is written concisely. The main posting is cited with more than two credible references that adhere to the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. No spelling or grammatical errors. ***The use of scholarly sources or real life experiences needs to be included to deepen the discussion and earn points in reply to fellow students. 27 to 29 points -The main posting clearly addresses the discussion criteria and is written concisely. The main posting is cited with more than two credible references that adhere to the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. No spelling or grammatical errors. 24 to 26 points -The main posting clearly addresses the discussion criteria and is written concisely. The main posting is cited with a minimum of two current credible references that adhere to the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. Contains one to two spelling or grammatical errors. 21 to 23 points -The main posting is not clearly addressing the discussion criteria and is not written concisely. The main posting is cited with less than two credible references that may lack credibility and/or do not adhere to the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. Contains more than two spelling or .

1. Discussion Rubric
Levels of Achievement
Criteria
Outstanding Performance
Excellent Performance
Competent Performance
Room for Improvement
Poor Performance
Content-Main Posting
30 to 30 points
-Main posting addresses all criteria with 75% of post
exceptional depth and breadth supported by credible references
27 to 29 points
-Main posting addresses all criteria with 75% of post
exceptional depth and breadth supported by credible references
24 to 26 points
Main posting meets expectations. All criteria are addressed with
50% containing good breadth and depth.
21 to 23 points
Main posting addresses most of the criteria. One to two
criterion are not addressed or superficially addressed.
0 to 20 points
Main posting does not address all of criteria, superficially
addresses criteria. Two or more criteria are not addressed.
Course Requirements and Attendance
20 to 20 points
-Responds to two colleagues’ with posts that are reflective, are
justified with credible sources, and ask questions that extend
the discussion.
18 to 19 points
-Responds to two colleagues’ with posts that are reflective, are
justified with credible sources, and ask questions that extend

2. the discussion.
16 to 17 points
Responds to a minimum of two colleagues’ posts, are reflective,
and ask questions that extend the discussion. One post is
justified by a credible source.
14 to 15 points
Responds to less than two colleagues’ posts. Posts are on topic,
may have some depth, or questions. May extend the discussion.
No credible sources are cited
0 to 13 points
Responds to less than two colleagues’ posts. Posts may not be
on topic, lack depth, do not pose questions that extend the
discussion
Scholarly Writing Quality
30 to 30 points
-The main posting clearly addresses the discussion criteria and
is written concisely. The main posting is cited with more than
two credible references that adhere to the correct format per the
APA Manual 6th Edition. No spelling or grammatical errors.
***The use of scholarly sources or real life experiences needs
to be included to deepen the discussion and earn points in reply
to fellow students.
27 to 29 points
-The main posting clearly addresses the discussion criteria and
is written concisely. The main posting is cited with more than
two credible references that adhere to the correct format per the
APA Manual 6th Edition. No spelling or grammatical errors.
24 to 26 points
-The main posting clearly addresses the discussion criteria and
is written concisely. The main posting is cited with a minimum
of two current credible references that adhere to the correct
format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. Contains one to two
spelling or grammatical errors.
21 to 23 points
-The main posting is not clearly addressing the discussion

3. criteria and is not written concisely. The main posting is cited
with less than two credible references that may lack credibility
and/or do not adhere to the correct format per the APA Manual
6th Edition. Contains more than two spelling or grammatical
errors.
0 to 20 points
-The main posting is disorganized and has one reference that
may lack credibility and does not adhere to the correct format
per the APA Manual 6th Edition or has zero credible references.
Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Professional
Communication
Effectiveness
20 to 20 points
-Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues
and response to faculty questions are answered if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas effectively written in
Standard Edited English -Responses posted in the discussion
demonstrate effective professional communication through deep
reflective discussion which leads to an exchange of ideas and
focus on the weekly discussion topic.
18 to 19 points
-Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. -
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas effectively written in
Standard Edited English -Responses posted in the discussion
demonstrate effective professional communication through deep
reflective discussion which leads to an exchange of ideas and
focus on the weekly discussion topic . -Responses are cited with
at least one credible reference per post and a probing question
that extends the discussion. Adheres to the correct format per
the APA Manual 6th Edition. No spelling or grammatical errors.
16 to 17 points
-Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas effectively written in
Standard Edited English. -Responses posted in the discussion

4. demonstrate effective professional communication through deep
reflective discussion which leads to an exchange of ideas and
focus on the weekly discussion topic. -Responses are cited with
at least one credible and/or contain probing questions that
extends the discussion. Adheres to the correct format per the
APA Manual 6th Edition. May have one to two spelling or
grammatical errors.
14 to 15 points
-Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Provides opinions that may not be concise or ideas not
effectively written in Standard Edited English. -Responses
posted in the discussion may lack effective professional
communication that does not extend the discussion, leads to an
exchange of ideas and/or not focused on the weekly discussion
topic. -Responses are not cited and/or do not contain a probing
question. May not adhere to the correct format per the APA
Manual 6th Edition. May have more than two spelling or
grammatical errors.
0 to 13 points
-Communication may lack professional tone or be disrespectful
to colleagues. Provides opinions that may not be concise or
ideas not effectively written in Standard Edited English -
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional
communication through discussion that does not extend the
discussion, do not lead to an exchange of ideas and/or not
focused on the weekly discussion topic. -Responses are not
cited and do not contain a probing question. May not adhere to
the correct format per the APA Manual 6th Edition. May have
multiple spelling or grammatical errors.
Timely Submission
0 to 0 points
All criteria met: Initial post submitted on time. Response to two
peer initial posts. Response on 3 separate days.
-5 to 0 points
5 points deducted for responding to less than two peers or 5

5. points deducted for responding less than three days
-10 to -5 points
5 points deducted for responding to less than two peers and 5
points deducted for responding less than three days
-10 to -10 points
10 points deducted for Initial post submitted late
-20 to -15 points
Initial post submitted late and 5 points deducted for responding
to less than two peers and/ or 5 points deducted for responding
less than three days
GUIDE 6-2
Unit 2
ANCIENT GREECE - part II
Classical Art
Hellenistic Art
Reconstruction of Parthenon (From the
German encyclopedia, 1891)
“In the land of Hellas, a small city-state dedicated to Athena,
goddess of wisdom, saw the birth of a new spirit - a spirit
destined to quicken the human heart and mind then, now, and
for ages to come. Here in Athens for a brief span of time were
concentrated the creative energies of many geniuses.” - W.
Fleming
CLASSICAL PERIOD
in the HISTORY of ANCIENT GREECE
5t – 4th centuries B.C.
Classical Period is divided into three phases:
Early Classical

6. High Classical
5th century B.C. (1st half)
5th century B.C. (2nd half)
Late Classical
4th century B.C.
Historical Landmarks:
· 480 B.C. Greek victory over the Persians at Salamis;
· Greece entered an era of prosperity and flourishing culture;
· Pericles rules Athens;
· Parthenon built EARLY CLASSICAL ART
TIMELINE
5 th century B.C.
4th century B.C.
Early Classical
High Classical
Late Classical
/ /
/ /
500 bc 450 bc
400 bc 300 bc
Start reading text.
Thechange from Archaic to Classical art was related to what
historical event?
- *…
Golden Age of Greece - *
[In what way did the victory affect life and mood of
the Greeks?]
*… - a new political and cultural center [city]

7. Severe Style - * … [What does this term denote?]
Sculpture Early Classical
Major developments in Early Classical sculpture:
*…
*…
Diskobolus
Sculptor: * …
Material: *…
Note that this is not original work.
Original or copy? - *
/Where copy made?/
Material of original was *…
Size:
(find info next to the picture)
They say Greek Classical art
is about harmony and balance.
Balance between what?
- *
HIGHCLASSICAL ART 5th century B.C.
(second half)
Note: In your book High Classical is called simply Classical

8. Golden Age of Greece
The culture of ancient Greece reached its peak in the 5th
century B.C.
TIMELINE
5 th century B.C.
4th century B.C.
Early Classical
High Classical
Late Classical
/ /
/ /
500 bc 450 bc
400 bc 300 bc
* …. - outstanding Athenian statesman who was the
‘dominating force
behind the great accomplishments
“The Golden Age is the term used to denote the historical
period in Ancient Greece lasting
roughly from the end of the Persian Wars in 448 BC to either
the death of Pericles429 BC
or the end of the Peloponnesian War BC.
Pericles - an Athenian general, politician and orator –
distinguished himself above the other
shining personalities of the era, men who excelled in politics,
philosophy, architecture, sculpture,
history and literature.
He fostered arts and literature and gave to Athens a splendor
which would never return
throughout its history. He executed a large number of public
works projects and improved
the life of the citizens.

9. Hence, this important figure gave his name to the Athenian
Golden Age.” - Wikipedia (link) Architecture
High Classical period
*…. - the temple that is consideredthe” most influential
building in the history of architecture”
· Acropolis - a city on the hill (on the edge) [general term]
· Acropolis (of Athens) - * … [click to read more]
· When did the building campaign start? - *
· Under whose direction? - *
· In what city? - *
· Dedicated to which goddess? - *
· Architects:*
*
· What architectural order was used in Parthenon construction?
- *
· What statue was placed inside, in the cella? - *
How big was it? - *
Interestingly, most of the temple’slines are not strictly vertical
or horizontal.
A number of architectural tricks were applied in this temple to
achieve the unique optical/perceptual impression of harmony
and monumentality.
Read about the irregularities in construction – they were clearly
done by precise calculations.
· Stylobate & entablature – * [in what way are they
curved?]

10. · Columns - * [Are they vertical? How are they
spaced?
· Entasis - …. [click on the term-link to read more about
‘bulging’ of column]
· What were possible reasons for these variations? - *
The subsequent history of the Parthenon
The temple had quite an amazing historical fate.
In the 6th century C.E. - *….
Later… - *….
What happened in the 17th century? - *….
Phidias Showing the Frieze of the Parthenon to his Friendsby
Alma-Tadema(19th century artist).
Among the spectators - Pericles (the bearded man facing
Phidias)
This artist belonged to the Academic movement that was
dedicated to the historically true reconstruction of the subject
and period. So, you can get a pretty good idea how the Romans
were dressed and looked.
Sculpture High
Classical period
Who was commissioned to oversee the sculptural program? - …
This is how a pediment might look before the blasts. Observe
the right corner to notice
the sculptural group “Three Goddesses”

11. Three Goddesses
Date: …
Take a close look at these elegant figures made in Phidian style
Phidian style characteristics:
[what was typical for his artistic manner?]
- The bodies are *
- Their poses and gestures *
- The draperies * [how they look]
Special effect the thinner drapery produce:
It “clings to the body as if it were*…
Be an art expert
When you see this type of the elegant folds,
clinging to the body in a special wet like way,
gently enveloping the figure…-
you can always say that this sculpture was
carved in the high or late classical,
or in the next Hellenistic period.
What happened with these Goddesses and some other sculptures
from Parthenon?
How did they end in the British museum in London?
Lord Elgin & Elgin Marbles
Who was Lord Elgin? - ….

12. What was his role in the Partheon’s story? -….
When id he take the marbles to London? - …
Where the Parthenon marbles are now? - *…..
About half of them were taken to Britain
Doryphorosor “….. “ [English name]
Sculptor:…
Dates:…. Century: ….
[Do not forget to put B.C.]
Idealized figure - *….
[What does it mean ?]
Elements of Polykleitos style:
· Canon of proportion, example:
“The entire body is equal in height *….. “
One of the rules, developed by Polykleitos to
create the perfect representation of human body;
You may want to take a ruler and double check it.
· *…principle - one of the most significant elements
of Polykleitos style.
[name and describe the pose, use words
counterbalance & naturalism]
I would like to remind - To make your outlines better structured
delete all my directions and prompting questions.
Note: ideal + perfect + idealized + balanced + harmony = key
terms in Classical art vocabulary
VASE PAINTING
High Classical period

13. This is such an enjoyable subject to study. Read this section
and make a few notes.
Argonaut Krater by Niobid Painter
Technique: *
Remember the black-figure and
red-figure techniques of the Archaic period ?
Looking at this vase, tell me again
which technique was the latest one to emerge?
*
[Easy, yet this will help you to remember…]
What is new in this case compared to the vases from Archaic
period?
· Composition - *…[use terms register and frieze; take time to
go back andcompare]
· Three-dimensional space perception - * [how achieved?]
· Realism (attempt) - *…..
Notice that the painted decoration of the vases is the only
example of Greek art of painting.
* ….. painting [What was the other type of painting that did
not survive?]
What is our main source to learn what Greek painting might
have look like? - *

14. Roman fresco: Aldobrandini Wedding (1st
century BC.) Vatican Museum
LATECLASSICAL ART *… century B.C.
[Indicate century]
TIMELINE
5 thcentury B.C.
4th century B.C.
Early Classical
High Classical
Late Classical
/ /
/ /
500 bc 450 bc
400 bc 300 bc
Late Classical versus HighClassical art - * [What is
new?]
Polykleitanideal of the male figure - *… [key features of
High Classical style]
Praxiteles ideal - *… [key features of Late
Classical style]
Title: ….
Sculptor: …
Date: c. … B.C /Century: … B.C. /
Describe statue and sculptors’ skills in carving marble

15. [compare to Doryphoros from the previous High Classical
period]
*…….
*…….
*…….
* – messenger-god [Who is who?]
* - god of wine and abundance of nature
depicted as an infant
Late Classical sculptors used the exaggerated doubleweight-
shift,
which resulted in a specific stance called *…..
[Make sure you understand and remember the term]
Be an art expert
If you draw the line through Hermes body along the spine and
legs you will get exactly this type of curve. If you see the
statue with S-curve stance you can be certain that it was not
done in the Late Classical period or later, not before. Here we
have a professional art history talk.
Note: this statue is considered to be the only undisputed
original Greek marble sculpture from the Classical period.
Title: *… …
Sculptor: …
Date: …. /Century: ……/

16. Nude mail athlete – a typical Classical subject.
Original or Roman Copy? –
Material of this copy: …
Material of original: ….
What were Lysippos’ innovations?
*……..
*…….
Compare to Polycleitus’ Spear Bearer.
You can even measure Apoxyomenos’ proportions –
the size of his head with a ruler and make sure that
the head is smaller and the whole figure more slender.
‘Lysippos’ reputation was almost unsurpassed’ in the ancient
world.
Story about related to Alexander the Great:
*
Story about the Emperor Tiberius told by
the Roman historian Pliny:*….
HELLENISTIC PERIOD in History of Greece
Spanned last 300 years of the B.C. era
TIMELINE

17. 5 th century B.C.
4th century B.C.
3rd – 1st centuries B.C.
Early Classical
High Classical
Late Classical
Hellenistic
/ / /
/ / / /
500 bc 450 bc 400 bc
300 bc 200 bc 100 bc 0
Hellenistic period started under the reign of* , who
conquered Persia, Egypt, and The Near East, created the huge
empire, and spread the Greek / Hellenistic culture all over it.
Characteristics ofHellenistic art:
*……
*……
Depicts a fallen barbarian warrior who “…has lost
his battle and is now about loosing his life”
Title:*……
Sculptor:* …
Original or Roman copy? -
[delete the wrong part]
Material of original:….
Material of copy:….
Compare it to the Fallen Warrior , from Archaic period and tell

18. me which one depicts more realistically human
appearances and emotions - * …..
Characteristics:
· Masterful realistic rendition
· Preoccupation with *…
· Key words to describe Hellenistic art: [scattered through
the text, pick main ones]
*……
*……
*……
Title:*… (Roman name, better known)
*….. (Greek name)
Melos - name of island where found
2nd century B.C.
Museum: *… [where now]
This statue can serve as an example of another
trend in Hellenistic art “that reflected ……
(complete phrase to describe this stylistic trend)
Venus de Milo – presents a continuation of classical tradition
in Hellenistic art.
This work was
removed from the latest edition
of your book.

19. Yet, it is so famous that I want you
to know it.
It is also a very good example of
Hellenistic art.
Observe
the styles’ characteristics one more time:
drama
and theater quality,
heightened realism,
excessive emotions, pathos, etc.
Laocoön and his sons
1st century B.C.
Marble
/copy after an Hellenistic original/
Legend:
Visit Wikipedia to read a story about
the priest who alarmed his people about
the deception of the Trojan horse …
Put it here in a few lines (remove image)

20. In 1506 – almost 1600 years
after it had been carved -
the sculptural group
was unearthed in Rome
It was a sensational discovery
that greatly influenced
the Renaissance masters –
for example, Michelangelo.
If you go to the art museum in Richmond (VMFA) for your
midterm project, find this painting by French artist
H. Robert.
It was done in the 18th century – in the Neo-Classical period,
that was characterized by a great admiration
for the Greek antiquities.
Chronological problem: Which sculpture – Laocoon or Venus –
was made first?
*…….

21. ===============================================
===================
* ….. B.C. - Year the Romans sacked a Greek city of Corinth,
on the Peloponnesus.
This date officially marked the end of the Greek power but not
the end of its culture and art. They say that the conqueror was
captivated by the fallen enemy.
Greece was assimilated by the powerful Roman Empire and
became its colony.
Greek art has continued to exist and nourish the Roman and
other cultures, up to the present days.
I would like to ask you to go back to the first page of this
Chapter – in the very first paragraph you will find this saying:
“Nothing moves in the world which is not …“[Complete the
quote]
Now, after studying the Greek culture during almost 1000 years
of its existence, read the first paragraph about enduring Greek
influence on the European civilization.
Remember three revivalsof Greek culture during the following
3,000 years.
1. “During the 15th century there was a revival called *
2. “On the eve of the French Revolution of 1789 there was
another one called - *
3. Tell how Greek architectural styles were used in America.
*
Tomorrow, when you walk through your town, look around. You
will be amazed to see that you are surrounded by the “Greek

22. temples.” Observe the columns. Being as knowledgeable as you
are now, you should be able to identify the order. It is fun and
also – a pleasure and satisfaction of “knowing.”
It is amazing how far-reaching has been the influence of Greek
culture, isn’t it?
* * *
BTW, the answer to the “Laocoon versus Venus” question is:
Venus was made first in the 2nd century B.C. -while Laocoon
was made about 100 years later (in the 1st century B.C.). Draw
a quick timeline, if you need to visualize this issue.
Take Greek Quiz 4 - it covers the entire Greek section (both
Greek guides)
* * *
GREEK TIME-LINE
* Geometric *
! ! Golden Age !
!
_____________________________________________________
___________
900 800 700 600 500 400
300 200 100 O
While reviewing the guides, it will be helpful to fill in this
table. To have the guides printed would be better but you can
also get back to the beginning and scroll down – to review these
intense guides. Use the timelines I provided in various parts of
the guides to sum up all the dates in one small table.
Period in the History of Greek Art
Century/Centuries
Geometric

23. Archaic
Classical
Early Classical
5th century (1st half)
High Classical
5th century (2nd half)
Late Classical
Hellenistic
Place the periods on the Timeline – type in the names of the
periods above the colored areas.
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