2. Pitcher (oinochoe) with Greek warrior attacking Persian archer, Greek Classical, c. 450 BCE
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
What event prompted the emergence of the Classical period?
4. Pitcher (oinochoe) with Greek warrior attacking Persian archer, Greek Classical, c. 450 BCE
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
We won because
we are physically
and morally
superior!
5. Which of these figures is standing in the contraposto pose?
6. Kritios Boy, c. 480 BCE
Marble, 2’ 10”
Acropolis Museum
What is the contraposto pose?
7. MORE RELAXED AND NATURAL
“The Kouros come to life”
Weight-
bearing leg
Hips tilt
Slight twist
to the
upper
body
8.
9. Polykleitos, Doryphoros, Roman copy
450-440 BCE 6’ 11”
Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples
Who does this statue represent?
10. Michael Jordan
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Athletes: admired in Greek culture
22. SUPPORTING EVIDENCE:
Pose is unnaturalistically rigid and
stiff
Symmetrical
Frozen
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE:
Contraposto pose: pose is more
relaxed and natural; looks like he is
about to take a step
Not symmetrical
More dynamic
23. SUPPORTING EVIDENCE:
Proportions are unrealistic: hips
too small; head and eyes too big
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE:
Proportions more accurate and
lifelike
24. SUPPORTING EVIDENCE:
Anatomy is is unrealistic; torso is a
triangle; incised lines used to
indicate muscles
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE:
Anatomy is much more realistic;
swelling muscles, bulging veins
25. SUPPORTING EVIDENCE:
Stylized details like the hair is
unrealistic; boxy feet
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE:
Hair looks soft and real, rather than
stylized; detail of fingers and toes
super realistic
26. Warrior from the Sea off Riace, 460-450 BCE, 6’ 6” high; Museio
Archeologico Nazionales, Reggio, Calabria Bronze statue of Zeus from Artemesion c. 460 BCE
National Archaeological Museum, Athens
Why did Greeks prefer bronze?
27.
28. SUMMARY: How does Greek art evolve over time?
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29. SUMMARY: What are the two major technical break throughs?
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30. SUMMARY: How does Greek sculpture reflect Humanism?
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31. HUMANISM: focus on humans rather than the gods; belief in human potential
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32. ART: no differentiation between humans and gods; celebrates human beauty, strength, and
achievement
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