This virtual museum document outlines an exhibit on ancient Greek art and culture, including rooms on Greek wonders, life in Sparta for boys, Greek literature, and curator bios. The exhibit uses artifacts, text panels, and citations to portray how Greeks used art to depict battles and violence, as war was prevalent. The document provides background information and context and links the exhibits to sources for further information.
This document provides an overview of ancient Greek art and society through several paragraphs and images. It discusses the city-state structure of Greece, the patriarchal society where women had few rights, and evidence that homosexual relationships between male warriors were common. The document also summarizes the major periods and styles of Greek pottery, sculpture, and architecture. It provides examples and analyses of specific works from each period to illustrate the evolution of Greek art over time.
The Etruscans inhabited modern-day Italy prior to Roman rule. They developed an advanced culture with elaborate burial practices, constructing beehive-shaped tombs and decorating sarcophagi. The sarcophagi often depicted husband and wife figures and included fertility symbols. Etruscan tombs contained graphic art and may have been sites for rituals involving dining and sexual activity, as the Etruscans believed this continued family lines in the afterlife. The Roman Empire expanded aqueduct and bathing culture, transporting water through structures like the Pont du Gard aqueduct. Major sites like the Colosseum in Rome entertained thousands with gladiator battles and other spectacles.
The document provides information about Etruscan and Roman art history. It discusses the Etruscan civilization that flourished in Italy until being assimilated by the expanding Roman culture. The Etruscans buried their dead in elaborate sarcophagi placed in beehive-shaped tombs. It describes an ornate Etruscan sarcophagus showing a husband and wife. It also discusses how the Etruscans decorated tomb interiors with reliefs and paintings depicting daily life and fertility symbols. The document then covers Roman aqueducts, public baths, and structures like the Pont du Gard aqueduct and the Colosseum arena in Rome.
The document provides an overview of Etruscan culture and burial practices. The Etruscans inhabited what is now central Italy and buried their dead in elaborate terra cotta sarcophagi placed in beehive-shaped tombs. The tombs were decorated with sculptures and paintings depicting banquets and sexual acts. The Etruscans held social gatherings in the tombs to honor their deceased ancestors. Their culture was eventually assimilated by the expanding Roman Empire.
This document provides an overview of Greek pottery from 600-31 BCE. It discusses the major periods (Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic) and techniques (black figure, red figure, white ground). Key terms are defined. Several examples of pottery are listed from different periods with their painters/potters and styles. Reasons for studying Greek pottery are given. The chronology of pottery production is outlined from clay collection to firing. Common decorative motifs are shown. Everyday scenes like symposiums, fetching water, and the toilette are depicted. Mythological scenes from literature are also common subjects. Questions are posed about the importance and uses of Greek vases.
1) Early Christians constructed underground tunnels called catacombs beneath Roman cities to bury their dead, as they were not allowed to build cemeteries. They favored wall paintings and mosaics over sculpture.
2) Paintings in the catacombs depicted stories from the Bible and early images of Jesus showed him clean-shaven, reflecting styles of Roman men at the time.
3) The fish symbol became a way for early Christians to identify each other, as the Greek word for fish is an anagram for "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior."
Ancient Greek pottery provides valuable insights into daily life in ancient Greece. Pots came in various shapes and sizes depending on their function and were often decorated with scenes depicting Greek mythology or everyday activities. The Greeks believed Athena invented the potter's wheel. Pottery was made through processes like shaping clay on a wheel, decorating with painted designs, and firing. Different pot types served purposes like storing water, wine, oil, or food. Pottery styles evolved over time from Minoan/Mycenaean to Geometric, Orientalizing, Archaic, Black Figure, Red Figure, and Classical periods. Pottery remains one of the most important surviving art forms from ancient Greece.
This presentations is a brief introduction to the Ancient Greek pottery, and includes all the main styles that flourished while the Greek empire existed.
The whole list of pottery styles discussed are:
- Minoan Pottery
- South Italian Pottery
- Geometric Pottery
- Corinthian Pottery
- Black Figure Pottery
- White Ground Pottery
- Red Figure Pottery
I really hope you find it interesting and useful!
This document provides an overview of ancient Greek art and society through several paragraphs and images. It discusses the city-state structure of Greece, the patriarchal society where women had few rights, and evidence that homosexual relationships between male warriors were common. The document also summarizes the major periods and styles of Greek pottery, sculpture, and architecture. It provides examples and analyses of specific works from each period to illustrate the evolution of Greek art over time.
The Etruscans inhabited modern-day Italy prior to Roman rule. They developed an advanced culture with elaborate burial practices, constructing beehive-shaped tombs and decorating sarcophagi. The sarcophagi often depicted husband and wife figures and included fertility symbols. Etruscan tombs contained graphic art and may have been sites for rituals involving dining and sexual activity, as the Etruscans believed this continued family lines in the afterlife. The Roman Empire expanded aqueduct and bathing culture, transporting water through structures like the Pont du Gard aqueduct. Major sites like the Colosseum in Rome entertained thousands with gladiator battles and other spectacles.
The document provides information about Etruscan and Roman art history. It discusses the Etruscan civilization that flourished in Italy until being assimilated by the expanding Roman culture. The Etruscans buried their dead in elaborate sarcophagi placed in beehive-shaped tombs. It describes an ornate Etruscan sarcophagus showing a husband and wife. It also discusses how the Etruscans decorated tomb interiors with reliefs and paintings depicting daily life and fertility symbols. The document then covers Roman aqueducts, public baths, and structures like the Pont du Gard aqueduct and the Colosseum arena in Rome.
The document provides an overview of Etruscan culture and burial practices. The Etruscans inhabited what is now central Italy and buried their dead in elaborate terra cotta sarcophagi placed in beehive-shaped tombs. The tombs were decorated with sculptures and paintings depicting banquets and sexual acts. The Etruscans held social gatherings in the tombs to honor their deceased ancestors. Their culture was eventually assimilated by the expanding Roman Empire.
This document provides an overview of Greek pottery from 600-31 BCE. It discusses the major periods (Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic) and techniques (black figure, red figure, white ground). Key terms are defined. Several examples of pottery are listed from different periods with their painters/potters and styles. Reasons for studying Greek pottery are given. The chronology of pottery production is outlined from clay collection to firing. Common decorative motifs are shown. Everyday scenes like symposiums, fetching water, and the toilette are depicted. Mythological scenes from literature are also common subjects. Questions are posed about the importance and uses of Greek vases.
1) Early Christians constructed underground tunnels called catacombs beneath Roman cities to bury their dead, as they were not allowed to build cemeteries. They favored wall paintings and mosaics over sculpture.
2) Paintings in the catacombs depicted stories from the Bible and early images of Jesus showed him clean-shaven, reflecting styles of Roman men at the time.
3) The fish symbol became a way for early Christians to identify each other, as the Greek word for fish is an anagram for "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior."
Ancient Greek pottery provides valuable insights into daily life in ancient Greece. Pots came in various shapes and sizes depending on their function and were often decorated with scenes depicting Greek mythology or everyday activities. The Greeks believed Athena invented the potter's wheel. Pottery was made through processes like shaping clay on a wheel, decorating with painted designs, and firing. Different pot types served purposes like storing water, wine, oil, or food. Pottery styles evolved over time from Minoan/Mycenaean to Geometric, Orientalizing, Archaic, Black Figure, Red Figure, and Classical periods. Pottery remains one of the most important surviving art forms from ancient Greece.
This presentations is a brief introduction to the Ancient Greek pottery, and includes all the main styles that flourished while the Greek empire existed.
The whole list of pottery styles discussed are:
- Minoan Pottery
- South Italian Pottery
- Geometric Pottery
- Corinthian Pottery
- Black Figure Pottery
- White Ground Pottery
- Red Figure Pottery
I really hope you find it interesting and useful!
Ancient Greek pottery served important functional purposes as storage containers, cookware, and dishes. Clay was widely used for pottery due to its inexpensive and readily available nature. The pottery making process involved removing impurities from the clay, shaping it on a wheel, painting designs, and firing the pottery in stages. Pottery was decorated according to its function and style, with different shapes used for storing water, wine, oil, and other substances. Pottery provides insight into Greek artistic periods from Minoan and Mycenaean through Geometric, Orientalizing, Archaic, Black Figure, Red Figure, and Classical styles.
Ancient Egyptian art served religious and ceremonial purposes, reflecting their beliefs in the afterlife. Art forms included highly symbolic paintings and sculptures of gods, pharaohs, and other figures in profiles and standardized proportions. Architecture such as pyramids and mastabas housed tombs. Hieroglyphs told stories and protected the deceased. Art was characterized by order, symbolism, and exact representations to provide comfort in the afterlife. Colors represented Egyptian beliefs and the art styles changed little over three millennia under stable internal influence.
Greek pottery served various purposes and provided insight into Greek culture. Pots were used to store food, liquids, and ashes of the deceased. They also became a medium for storytelling, as Greeks often painted scenes from myths and stories. Black figure pottery emerged as designs became more complex, followed by red figure pottery which was more difficult but allowed for overlapping figures. Around 40 years after the invention of red figure pottery, pottery production ceased except for funeral urns, likely due to the development of cheaper metal plates and vessels.
The document provides an overview of the functions and origins of art in early human societies. It discusses how the earliest art from places like Blombos Cave in South Africa dated to 77,000 years ago served decorative purposes like shell beads. Ritual and ceremonial art is seen in the cave paintings of Altamira Cave from 35,000 years ago. The document then focuses on the art of Mesopotamian cultures like the Sumerians starting around 8500 BCE as agriculture arose, enabling larger populations and surplus food leading to stratified societies, trade, writing, and large building projects by elites like the Ziggurat of Ur to demonstrate power and prestige.
Paintings from the prehistoric era (1,500,000 2,000Drawde Suesurc
The document summarizes prehistoric and ancient paintings from several time periods and cultures. It describes cave paintings from the Lascaux Caves in France from around 15,000-10,000 BC that depicted large animals. It also mentions paintings found in ancient Egyptian sarcophagi from around 3000 BC that focused on themes important to the afterlife. Finally, it discusses classical Greek paintings from around 500 BC commonly found on vases, panels, and tombs, including frescoes, encaustics, and a famous painted tomb from Paestrum.
Painting and sculpture have evolved over various eras. Egyptian painting showed mythological representations and scenes from everyday life on pharaoh's walls over 5000 years ago. Greek painting is known through surviving Roman copies and artwork on vases and buildings, while Roman painting portrayed rituals, myths, and scenes of daily life found in cities like Pompeii. Medieval painting developed styles like Anglo-Irish illumination, Romanesque energetic drawing, and Gothic monastic works. Renaissance painting reflected a revival of classical ideals like in Massacio's Expulsion from Paradise. Sculpture evolved from Egyptian statues of kings to Greek masters in stone and bronze like Phidias, and Roman realistic representations, while Renaissance sculpture showed renewed interest in antiquity as
The document provides an overview of Egyptian art from 2500 BCE to 300 BCE, describing how art was created primarily for pharaohs to prepare them for the afterlife. Key aspects of Egyptian art discussed include sculpture adhering to the law of frontality, architecture like pyramids used as tombs, and painting following rules of hierarchical proportions and descriptive perspective. Beliefs around preserving elements of the soul through mummification and burial goods are also summarized.
The document provides background information on the Early Renaissance period in Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire. It discusses how the Catholic Church dominated art and society during the Middle Ages until new ideas began emerging in the 14th-15th centuries, marking the beginning of the Renaissance. Specific examples are then given of religious artwork from this period, including a reliquary bust containing sacred relics, illuminated manuscripts, and portable triptych altarpieces that sometimes included portraits of wealthy donors. Symbolism in artworks is also analyzed, such as in the Merode Altarpiece.
This document provides an overview and instructions for a lesson on ancient art periods. It discusses key elements of prehistoric art like parietal art (cave paintings and engravings) and mobiliary art (small sculptures). The Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic periods are introduced. Different types of ancient artwork are defined, like petroglyphs, pictographs, sculptures, and megalithic art. Guidelines are provided for students to analyze videos on cave paintings and Stonehenge. A rubric is included to evaluate student projects recreating ancient art techniques.
This document provides an overview of ancient Greek history and culture from 900 BCE to 30 BCE. It discusses the major periods from the Geometric period to the Hellenistic period. During these times, Greek civilization developed across the mainland and islands, with early cultures like the Minoans and Mycenaeans. Key city-states like Athens flourished during the Classical period, though wars often erupted between rival cities. The period saw advances in art, architecture, philosophy and more that formed the basis of Western culture. Greek influence also spread widely through the conquests of Alexander the Great.
The Etruscans flourished in central Italy from the 9th to 2nd centuries BC. They decorated their tombs with vibrant frescoes depicting everyday life, mythology, and funerals to provide for the afterlife. As the Etruscan civilization declined and Rome expanded, Etruscan art became more somber and reflective of their diminishing power and influence in the region.
This document provides an overview of sculptures from prehistoric times through the Gothic period. It describes early sculptures like the Venus of Willendorf and discusses materials and styles that evolved in different eras. Egyptian sculptures used symbolic elements and hieroglyphics to represent gods and royalty. Greek sculptures progressed from stiff poses to realistic depictions of anatomy. Roman sculptures produced elaborate sarcophagi and reliefs. Byzantine works featured religious and nature motifs. Romanesque sculptures included devotional images, while Gothic sculptures projected outward and depicted figures more lively and realistically.
The document discusses definitions of art, functions of art, and the context surrounding art. It provides a strict, modern definition that art is something made for contemplation and appreciated for its sensuous qualities. It then discusses some functions of art including decoration, statements of power to impress and intimidate, stockpiling wealth, community participation, and showcasing artistic skill. Finally, it notes that the context surrounding art can influence how we connect with it, and that art was made by humans to communicate with other humans.
Ancient Greek pottery provided important insights into Greek history and culture. Potters and painters created ornately decorated pottery using various techniques like black figure and red figure styles to depict scenes from Greek myths and everyday life. Pottery vessels served many functional purposes and provided clues about their intended uses based on their shape and decorative scenes. Though pottery was made to be used, many pieces have survived to teach us about Greek art, social norms, and rituals over 2,500 years later.
The document provides information about Western classical art traditions from prehistoric to medieval periods. It includes instructions for an illustrator to create a cover drawing showing cavemen, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans walking across a world map. The text then outlines learning standards and objectives related to understanding features of Western music and art. It provides descriptions of art from prehistoric cave paintings, ancient Egyptian tomb paintings, classical Greek vase painting and panel painting, Roman mosaics and frescoes, Byzantine religious mosaics, and Romanesque church paintings.
The Classical Period saw the height of Greek culture and the Roman Empire. Art forms that developed during this time included sculpture, painted pottery, murals, and mosaics. These artworks often depicted important people and leaders like Julius Caesar, as well as gods and goddesses like Zeus, and aimed to portray figures as perfect with active bodies in everyday life or heroic scenes, with little use of perspective.
Ancient cultures such as Greece, Egypt, and Rome had different burial practices. In ancient Greece, the dead were buried with food, jewelry, and sometimes horses. Athens burned bodies instead of burial. Egypt mummified bodies and included grave goods for the afterlife. Rome washed and dressed bodies before public viewing, then burial with a coin for the ferryman. The poor were buried together in columbaria.
The document provides an overview of the rooms in a virtual museum on Roman history, including rooms on Roman mythology, entertainment, sports, and the military. It includes descriptions of various artifacts and exhibits that would be found in each room, such as paintings of gods and goddesses, gladiator equipment, pottery, and statues. The museum aims to educate visitors on different aspects of Roman culture and daily life through its various exhibits and artifacts.
Ancient art refers to art from advanced ancient societies with writing systems, including ancient China, India, Mesopotamia, Persia, Israel, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Prehistoric art was produced before the development of writing or record keeping in preliterate cultures, beginning in the late geological era and often continuing until contact with other cultures. Some of the earliest known artworks include the Venus of Hohle Fels figurine from 35,000-40,000 years ago, the Venus of Dolní Věstonice ceramic figurine from 29,000-25,000 BCE, and the Lion Man of Hohlenstein Stadel ivory sculpture from around 40,000 years ago.
Classical Greek and Roman myths were depicted in artistic works beyond literature. Painted pottery, sculpture, murals, and mosaics helped spread myths through visual representations. Pottery was decorated with scenes from myths and used for various purposes like storing food or wine. Sculptures depicted gods and decorated cities and homes. Wall paintings told mythological stories but many have been lost, though some survive at Pompeii after being preserved in volcanic ash. Mosaics also illustrated myths and became more elaborate over time, sometimes reaching the quality of fine art. These art forms helped myths influence both high art and everyday life in antiquity.
- The document discusses Greek art from various periods, including the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods.
- During the Archaic period, Greek art was less realistic and sculptures were rigid. During the Classical period, art became more naturalistic and idealized.
- A key work discussed is the "Spear Bearer" bronze sculpture from the 5th century BCE that depicts the human body in a realistic yet idealized way.
This document provides an overview of different art eras from prehistoric to medieval times. It discusses the key characteristics of art from the Prehistoric Era including cave paintings from the Cave of Lascaux. Egyptian art is described as primarily religious in nature with paintings in tombs meant to aid the deceased's journey to the afterlife. Greek art is noted for its naturalistic depictions and use of techniques like fresco, encaustic, and vase painting. Roman art expanded on Greek styles and included mosaics, frescoes, and landscape painting. The document outlines some of the distinguishing features of Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic art.
Ancient Greek pottery served important functional purposes as storage containers, cookware, and dishes. Clay was widely used for pottery due to its inexpensive and readily available nature. The pottery making process involved removing impurities from the clay, shaping it on a wheel, painting designs, and firing the pottery in stages. Pottery was decorated according to its function and style, with different shapes used for storing water, wine, oil, and other substances. Pottery provides insight into Greek artistic periods from Minoan and Mycenaean through Geometric, Orientalizing, Archaic, Black Figure, Red Figure, and Classical styles.
Ancient Egyptian art served religious and ceremonial purposes, reflecting their beliefs in the afterlife. Art forms included highly symbolic paintings and sculptures of gods, pharaohs, and other figures in profiles and standardized proportions. Architecture such as pyramids and mastabas housed tombs. Hieroglyphs told stories and protected the deceased. Art was characterized by order, symbolism, and exact representations to provide comfort in the afterlife. Colors represented Egyptian beliefs and the art styles changed little over three millennia under stable internal influence.
Greek pottery served various purposes and provided insight into Greek culture. Pots were used to store food, liquids, and ashes of the deceased. They also became a medium for storytelling, as Greeks often painted scenes from myths and stories. Black figure pottery emerged as designs became more complex, followed by red figure pottery which was more difficult but allowed for overlapping figures. Around 40 years after the invention of red figure pottery, pottery production ceased except for funeral urns, likely due to the development of cheaper metal plates and vessels.
The document provides an overview of the functions and origins of art in early human societies. It discusses how the earliest art from places like Blombos Cave in South Africa dated to 77,000 years ago served decorative purposes like shell beads. Ritual and ceremonial art is seen in the cave paintings of Altamira Cave from 35,000 years ago. The document then focuses on the art of Mesopotamian cultures like the Sumerians starting around 8500 BCE as agriculture arose, enabling larger populations and surplus food leading to stratified societies, trade, writing, and large building projects by elites like the Ziggurat of Ur to demonstrate power and prestige.
Paintings from the prehistoric era (1,500,000 2,000Drawde Suesurc
The document summarizes prehistoric and ancient paintings from several time periods and cultures. It describes cave paintings from the Lascaux Caves in France from around 15,000-10,000 BC that depicted large animals. It also mentions paintings found in ancient Egyptian sarcophagi from around 3000 BC that focused on themes important to the afterlife. Finally, it discusses classical Greek paintings from around 500 BC commonly found on vases, panels, and tombs, including frescoes, encaustics, and a famous painted tomb from Paestrum.
Painting and sculpture have evolved over various eras. Egyptian painting showed mythological representations and scenes from everyday life on pharaoh's walls over 5000 years ago. Greek painting is known through surviving Roman copies and artwork on vases and buildings, while Roman painting portrayed rituals, myths, and scenes of daily life found in cities like Pompeii. Medieval painting developed styles like Anglo-Irish illumination, Romanesque energetic drawing, and Gothic monastic works. Renaissance painting reflected a revival of classical ideals like in Massacio's Expulsion from Paradise. Sculpture evolved from Egyptian statues of kings to Greek masters in stone and bronze like Phidias, and Roman realistic representations, while Renaissance sculpture showed renewed interest in antiquity as
The document provides an overview of Egyptian art from 2500 BCE to 300 BCE, describing how art was created primarily for pharaohs to prepare them for the afterlife. Key aspects of Egyptian art discussed include sculpture adhering to the law of frontality, architecture like pyramids used as tombs, and painting following rules of hierarchical proportions and descriptive perspective. Beliefs around preserving elements of the soul through mummification and burial goods are also summarized.
The document provides background information on the Early Renaissance period in Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire. It discusses how the Catholic Church dominated art and society during the Middle Ages until new ideas began emerging in the 14th-15th centuries, marking the beginning of the Renaissance. Specific examples are then given of religious artwork from this period, including a reliquary bust containing sacred relics, illuminated manuscripts, and portable triptych altarpieces that sometimes included portraits of wealthy donors. Symbolism in artworks is also analyzed, such as in the Merode Altarpiece.
This document provides an overview and instructions for a lesson on ancient art periods. It discusses key elements of prehistoric art like parietal art (cave paintings and engravings) and mobiliary art (small sculptures). The Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic periods are introduced. Different types of ancient artwork are defined, like petroglyphs, pictographs, sculptures, and megalithic art. Guidelines are provided for students to analyze videos on cave paintings and Stonehenge. A rubric is included to evaluate student projects recreating ancient art techniques.
This document provides an overview of ancient Greek history and culture from 900 BCE to 30 BCE. It discusses the major periods from the Geometric period to the Hellenistic period. During these times, Greek civilization developed across the mainland and islands, with early cultures like the Minoans and Mycenaeans. Key city-states like Athens flourished during the Classical period, though wars often erupted between rival cities. The period saw advances in art, architecture, philosophy and more that formed the basis of Western culture. Greek influence also spread widely through the conquests of Alexander the Great.
The Etruscans flourished in central Italy from the 9th to 2nd centuries BC. They decorated their tombs with vibrant frescoes depicting everyday life, mythology, and funerals to provide for the afterlife. As the Etruscan civilization declined and Rome expanded, Etruscan art became more somber and reflective of their diminishing power and influence in the region.
This document provides an overview of sculptures from prehistoric times through the Gothic period. It describes early sculptures like the Venus of Willendorf and discusses materials and styles that evolved in different eras. Egyptian sculptures used symbolic elements and hieroglyphics to represent gods and royalty. Greek sculptures progressed from stiff poses to realistic depictions of anatomy. Roman sculptures produced elaborate sarcophagi and reliefs. Byzantine works featured religious and nature motifs. Romanesque sculptures included devotional images, while Gothic sculptures projected outward and depicted figures more lively and realistically.
The document discusses definitions of art, functions of art, and the context surrounding art. It provides a strict, modern definition that art is something made for contemplation and appreciated for its sensuous qualities. It then discusses some functions of art including decoration, statements of power to impress and intimidate, stockpiling wealth, community participation, and showcasing artistic skill. Finally, it notes that the context surrounding art can influence how we connect with it, and that art was made by humans to communicate with other humans.
Ancient Greek pottery provided important insights into Greek history and culture. Potters and painters created ornately decorated pottery using various techniques like black figure and red figure styles to depict scenes from Greek myths and everyday life. Pottery vessels served many functional purposes and provided clues about their intended uses based on their shape and decorative scenes. Though pottery was made to be used, many pieces have survived to teach us about Greek art, social norms, and rituals over 2,500 years later.
The document provides information about Western classical art traditions from prehistoric to medieval periods. It includes instructions for an illustrator to create a cover drawing showing cavemen, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans walking across a world map. The text then outlines learning standards and objectives related to understanding features of Western music and art. It provides descriptions of art from prehistoric cave paintings, ancient Egyptian tomb paintings, classical Greek vase painting and panel painting, Roman mosaics and frescoes, Byzantine religious mosaics, and Romanesque church paintings.
The Classical Period saw the height of Greek culture and the Roman Empire. Art forms that developed during this time included sculpture, painted pottery, murals, and mosaics. These artworks often depicted important people and leaders like Julius Caesar, as well as gods and goddesses like Zeus, and aimed to portray figures as perfect with active bodies in everyday life or heroic scenes, with little use of perspective.
Ancient cultures such as Greece, Egypt, and Rome had different burial practices. In ancient Greece, the dead were buried with food, jewelry, and sometimes horses. Athens burned bodies instead of burial. Egypt mummified bodies and included grave goods for the afterlife. Rome washed and dressed bodies before public viewing, then burial with a coin for the ferryman. The poor were buried together in columbaria.
The document provides an overview of the rooms in a virtual museum on Roman history, including rooms on Roman mythology, entertainment, sports, and the military. It includes descriptions of various artifacts and exhibits that would be found in each room, such as paintings of gods and goddesses, gladiator equipment, pottery, and statues. The museum aims to educate visitors on different aspects of Roman culture and daily life through its various exhibits and artifacts.
Ancient art refers to art from advanced ancient societies with writing systems, including ancient China, India, Mesopotamia, Persia, Israel, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Prehistoric art was produced before the development of writing or record keeping in preliterate cultures, beginning in the late geological era and often continuing until contact with other cultures. Some of the earliest known artworks include the Venus of Hohle Fels figurine from 35,000-40,000 years ago, the Venus of Dolní Věstonice ceramic figurine from 29,000-25,000 BCE, and the Lion Man of Hohlenstein Stadel ivory sculpture from around 40,000 years ago.
Classical Greek and Roman myths were depicted in artistic works beyond literature. Painted pottery, sculpture, murals, and mosaics helped spread myths through visual representations. Pottery was decorated with scenes from myths and used for various purposes like storing food or wine. Sculptures depicted gods and decorated cities and homes. Wall paintings told mythological stories but many have been lost, though some survive at Pompeii after being preserved in volcanic ash. Mosaics also illustrated myths and became more elaborate over time, sometimes reaching the quality of fine art. These art forms helped myths influence both high art and everyday life in antiquity.
- The document discusses Greek art from various periods, including the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods.
- During the Archaic period, Greek art was less realistic and sculptures were rigid. During the Classical period, art became more naturalistic and idealized.
- A key work discussed is the "Spear Bearer" bronze sculpture from the 5th century BCE that depicts the human body in a realistic yet idealized way.
This document provides an overview of different art eras from prehistoric to medieval times. It discusses the key characteristics of art from the Prehistoric Era including cave paintings from the Cave of Lascaux. Egyptian art is described as primarily religious in nature with paintings in tombs meant to aid the deceased's journey to the afterlife. Greek art is noted for its naturalistic depictions and use of techniques like fresco, encaustic, and vase painting. Roman art expanded on Greek styles and included mosaics, frescoes, and landscape painting. The document outlines some of the distinguishing features of Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic art.
This document provides a summary of different art eras from prehistoric to medieval times. It discusses key developments in each era such as prehistoric cave paintings from the Stone Age, Egyptian paintings focusing on the afterlife, Greek paintings emphasizing naturalism and detail, Roman paintings depicting a variety of subjects in frescoes and mosaics, Byzantine paintings carrying Christian themes, Romanesque paintings using strict frontal poses in mosaics, and Gothic paintings confined to manuscript illuminations and stained glass windows in churches. Each era contributed unique artistic styles and purposes that helped establish the importance of art throughout history.
1. The document provides an overview of classical art from ancient Greece and Rome, covering major periods, styles, and works.
2. It describes the transition from Geometric to Archaic styles in Greek art, highlighting works like the Dipylon Vase and Kore figure.
3. Classical Greek art is discussed in depth, including the Parthenon and sculptures by Phidias, seen as the peak of Greek artistic achievement.
This document provides an overview of Western and classical art traditions from prehistoric eras to the medieval period. It describes prehistoric cave paintings from Lascaux dating to 15,000-10,000 BC. Egyptian paintings emphasized the importance of the afterlife and used symbolic elements. Greek paintings depicted mythological and everyday scenes on vases and panels using techniques like fresco and encaustic. Roman paintings included landscapes and portrayed daily life using mosaics. Medieval art incorporated Byzantine and Romanesque styles in church frescoes and mosaics, while Gothic paintings illuminated manuscripts and stained glass windows instructed Christians.
The document summarizes major developments in Greek art and thought during the Late Classical period (404-338 BCE) following the Peloponnesian War. It discusses how Greek art began to focus more on realism and individual subjects rather than idealism. Key artists from this period like Praxiteles and Lysippos are mentioned for introducing naturalism, emotion, and contrapposto poses into their sculptures. The Hellenistic period that followed is summarized as a time of cultural blending and the rise of new dynastic states after Alexander the Great's conquests.
The document describes a virtual museum on ancient Greece that contains information on Greek gods/goddesses, women in society, battles between Athens and Sparta, and the wisdom of Socrates. The museum contains artifacts and descriptions related to these topics to educate visitors on aspects of ancient Greek philosophy, gender roles, and mythology. Visitors are welcomed to explore the various rooms and artifacts of the museum to learn about these important facets of ancient Greek culture and society.
Ancient Greek art developed naturalistic depictions of the human body that focused on nude male figures. Stylistic development between 750-300 BC was remarkable by ancient standards, especially seen through surviving sculptures. Important innovations also occurred in painting, though few originals survive apart from painted pottery. Greek architecture established harmonious styles using simple techniques that influenced later Roman and modern buildings. Pottery progressed through Geometric, Orientalizing, Black Figure, Red Figure, and White Ground styles, often depicting myths and daily life. Monumental sculpture also advanced from early kouros to naturalistic Classical and emotional Hellenistic works.
This document provides information on paintings from three early periods: pre-historic, Ancient Egypt, and Classical Greek. Pre-historic cave paintings depicted animals and may have been used for communication or ceremony. Egyptian paintings emphasized the afterlife, using symbolic, stylized figures and bright colors. They decorated tombs to guide the deceased. Classical Greek paintings featured naturalistic figures and compositions on vases and tombs, revealing perspective and realistic representation.
This document provides an overview of Western art from prehistoric to medieval times. It discusses the characteristics and evolution of different art forms across periods. Some key points covered include:
- Prehistoric cave paintings from the Lascaux Caves dating to 15,000-10,000 BC that depicted large native animals.
- Ancient Egyptian paintings on tombs and sarcophagi that depicted scenes of the afterlife to aid the deceased.
- Classical Greek art like frescoes, encaustic paintings, and pottery that often featured mythological scenes and used techniques like contour lines.
- Roman art expanded on Greek styles and included mosaics, landscapes, and portraits displayed in homes and public spaces.
This document discusses the evolution of the painter's relationship to truth and reality. It begins with a brief history of painting in the 20th century and references Plato's view of the physical world as shadows versus Aristotle's view of the real world being evidenced by the senses. The document then provides summaries on prehistory and the origins of image making, the Old Testament's prohibition of images, Greek art and philosophy's views on truth and beauty, and touches on Christ and the humanity of Judas.
This document provides an overview and analysis of the relationship between painting and truth throughout history. It discusses how painting has evolved from early depictions in prehistory representing nature, to becoming a tool for propaganda under kings in early civilizations. It then analyzes depictions of nature and fertility in ancient myths, and how the Old Testament prohibited images and graven idols. The document considers how concepts of truth have changed over time and the challenges modern painters face in pursuing truth through their work.
The document provides an overview of the Museum of Ancient Rome, including maps of Rome, exhibits on youth life, labor, and religion in ancient Rome, and displays of rare artifacts. Key exhibits explore the roles and apprenticeships of noble Roman boys, the limited freedoms of female youth, the conversion of Rome from paganism to Christianity under Emperor Constantine, and ancient artifacts like glassware, coins, paintings, and mirrors. The document also notes curator offices and a security room.
This virtual museum contains exhibits on Greek military and art from ancient times. The military section includes exhibits on Spartan military training of boys, weapons used by Spartan soldiers like swords and spears, and the phalanx formation. The art section discusses the materials used in ancient Greek art like clay, marble, and wooden panels. It also profiles the early villages of Knossos and Mycenae that were cultural centers of art during the Bronze Age. Craftsmen played a key role in developing pottery, sculptures, and jewelry. The museum aims to represent the interests and lifestyle of ancient Greeks through their art.
This virtual museum document describes the Museum of 3 Greek Guyz, which contains exhibits on women, trade, comedy, and government in ancient Greece. The curators, Jacob Kalodner and Anshul Vykarnum, have known each other since elementary school and met their friend Matt Henegan in 6th grade. They are likely of Greek descent. The museum was designed using a template created by Dr. Christy Keeler to teach about virtual museums.
This virtual museum document provides an overview of exhibits on ancient Greece, including slavery, philosophy, and the philosopher Socrates. The museum contains rooms on Greek slavery, philosophy, and artifacts related to Socrates. Fun facts are also provided in one exhibit. The document introduces the key topics and exhibits within the virtual museum on ancient Greece.
The document provides information about Roman leaders and gods. It discusses Julius Caesar as a great ruler at the beginning of his reign. It describes Augustus as the perfect ruler of Rome. It notes that Tiberius was seen as a terrible leader. It also provides details about the Roman gods Saturn and Jupiter, including their origins and roles in Roman religion.
Religious beliefs and traditions in Ancient Rome influenced daily food choices by affecting how food was eaten, what foods were eaten, and how much was eaten. The Romans believed in reclining at meals and washing hands with perfumed water. Main meals included bread, vegetables, pork, fish and wine. Poorer families ate mostly grains while wealthier families could afford more meat and exotic foods. Food preparation and storage was also affected by religious protections of household spirits and agricultural gods.
The document discusses education in early and later Rome, noting that in early Rome education was done by parents but later students were sent to schools as parents had less time. It also explains that higher education focused on rhetoric and public speaking declined as students lost interest, but declamations remained popular. Requirements for girls prior to marriage in Rome included marrying at a young age to have many children due to lack of medicine, and traditions like wearing red shoes at weddings.
The document is a virtual museum tour about gender roles in ancient Rome and Greece. It contains exhibits on how boys and girls were treated differently, with girls expected to stay home while boys were educated and trained for battle. Exhibits show artifacts depicting children at school or play, and sculptures representing families or women in their roles. The tour is designed to teach about social norms and expectations for each gender in these ancient societies.
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The virtual museum contains information about ancient Greece, including sections on Socrates, education in Athens, Greek architecture and columns, and miscellaneous facts. It was created by 8th grade students to teach about some of the key influences on Western civilization, such as philosophers, educators, and architectural styles. The museum contains artifacts and information on topics like Socrates' teachings, the education of boys in Athens to become citizens, and the different column styles used in Greek architecture.
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1. Welcome to
A Piece of Greece
Greek Literature that
Lucas’ Curator Room
displays violence
Greek Wonders
Growing Up
Jack’s Curator
Room
in Sparta
Museum Entrance
Curator
Jack’s
Jada’s Curator
Office
2. Jada’s Curator Room
Citations
Akrotiri, Thera. Boxing Boys. 1550-1500 BCE. Boxing Boys
in Athens. National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
CLEOPHRADES PAINTER. Attic Red-Figure Calyx Krater.
480 BC. Clay, red-figure technique. Lourve, Vulci.
House of the Faun. The Alexander mosaic. 80 B.C. National
Archaeologic Museum, Naples. macedonia. Web. 24 Jan.
2013.
<http://faq.macedonia.org/history/alexander.the.great.html>.
O’Neal, Michael J. “art in ancient Greece.” In Bogucki, Peter,
ed. Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Ancient World.
New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2008. Ancient and Medieval
History Online. Facts On File, Inc.
http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? Jada West is an 8th grader at SOMS who
ItemID=WE49&iPin=ESCAW043&SingleRecord=True
(accessed January 16, 2013). loves time with her friends. She enjoys the
Prag, A. J. N. W. “art, Classical Greek.” In Gowing, Sir band One Direction and Ed Sheeran. Her life
Lawrence, gen. ed. Facts on File Encyclopedia of Art, vol. 1. is complete with music. linked email address]
Contact me at [Your
New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2005. Ancient and Medieval
History Online. Facts On File, Inc.
http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?
ItemID=WE49&iPin=EAI018&SingleRecord=True (accessed Return to
January 18, 2013). Entry
Price, Christine. Made in Ancient Greece. N.p.: Bodley Head,
1968. Print.
Unknown. Mycenaean Swords. N.d. Work of visual art.
National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
Note: Virtual museums were first introduced by educators at Keith Valley Middle School in Horsham,
- - -. Sarcophagus: Battle between the Greeks and the
Pennsylvania. This template was designed by Dr. Christy Keeler. View the Educational Virtual Museums
Amazons. AD 315-325. Lourve, Thessaloniki. Digital file. information on this instructional technique.
website for more
8. Greeks used painting, sculptures, and
mosaics to portray battled and fights in
Athens and Sparta
In Athens boys often fought or were engaged
with some physical work. And it made the boys
have different hobbies. Some boys boxed each
other and boxing became a big thing. Painters
and artists used this as inspiration and started
painting young boys doing activities.
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9. Greeks used painting, sculptures, and
mosaics to portray battled and fights in
Athens and Sparta
In Ancient Greece the Mycenaean's produced
decorative art and painted weapons and vases.
They engraved different things in the weapons.
Wars were a very popular thing in that time
period. The artist used that as inspiration and
created art into what they saw. And they saw
weapons a lot. Bronze statues that were
created sometimes were melted down to make Linked citation goes here
weapons.
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10. Greeks used painting, sculptures, and
mosaics to portray battled and fights in
Athens and Sparta
Artist make art on historical events and
Alexander the Great in battle was always
important. Artist show every detail of what
going on. Art portrays a message you can see if
someone is hurt or happy. Someone is in battle
or sitting at home. Art shows different things 8th
century B.C people built statuettes of warriors
and men making army material such as
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helmets.
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11. Greeks used painting, sculptures, and
mosaics to portray battled and fights in Athens
and Sparta
In Ancient Times battles happened everywhere
Sparta was very important for fighting and war.
The artist in the area realized this and creating
new things. Greeks had many battles including
the one against the Amazon. They battle was
so important it had to be put into artwork. So
people in the future can see what happened.
Art creates history.
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12. Greeks used painting, sculptures, and mosaics to
portray battled and fights in Athens and Sparta
•The Mycenaean's put a lot
of their art on everyday
objects. The art they made
portrayed different things. At
the time the pieces they made
portrayed battles. Many
sculptures created
represented human form. In
the Bronze Age craftsmen
started decorating pottery,
jewelry, and marble.
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13. Bibliography
Akrotiri, Thera. Boxing Boys. N.d. paint.
Blackwell, Amy Hackney. "Children in Ancient Greece." Encyclopedia of
Society
and Culture in the Ancient World. N.p.: n.p., n.d. N. pag. Ancient and
Medieval History Online. Web. 15 Jan. 2013. <http://www.fofweb.com/
NuHistory/default.asp?ItemID=WE49>.
The British Museum. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2013.
<http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/sparta/home_set.html>.
The British Museum. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2013.
<http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/sparta/story/sto_set.html>.
Unknown. Breatsplate of an Anatomical Cuirass. N.d. a ancient greek
breastplate.
The Louvre, Paris.
--. Brinze Warior. N.d. Bronze.
-- - -. Discus Thrower. N.d. Stone.
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-- -. Illyrian-style Helmet. N.d. Metal. The Louvre, Paris.
Williams, Jean Kinney. "Every Day Life in Ancient Greece." Empire of
Ancient Return to
Greece, Great Empires of the Past. N.p.: n.p., n.d. N. pag. Ancient and Exhibit
Medieval History Online. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://www.fofweb.com/
NuHistory/default.asp?ItemID=WE49>
14. Lucas Peterson
Lucas Peterson is the genius
behind the “Growing Up in Sparta”
exhibit. Aside from curating
museums, he likes to play sports
and hang out with his friends.
Some of his greatest achievement
were curating part of this museum,
and getting a 100% on Ms. Karis
Museum project. Linked citation goes here
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15. Boys had to train and become high ranking military officers, also the more
prestigious gym they were a member of the higher social class they were
in.
Boys in Sparta are considered property of the
state at the age of 7. They were sent to schools
to train and become soldiers. They were given
small portions of food to teach them to be
resourceful and survive with little. They were
given reeds to sleep on to teach them to be
resilient. They were also given a thin tunic to
wear year round, no matter what the weather to
tech them to be strong and immune to bad
conditions. Finally, the boys were beaten
regularly to teach them to be immune from
pain. Linked citation goes here
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16. Boys had to train and become high ranking military officers, also the more
prestigious gym they were a member of the higher social class they were
in.
Men trained at gyms to stay strong and practice
fighting. They would gather around with other
men and talk about politics. What gym you
were a member of was a factor in your social
class. If you were a member of a very low class
gym, you were probably not very important. If
you were a member to a very high class gym,
you were probably a very highly ranked person.
A father could pass down his gym membership
to his son, so prestigious gym memberships
would be passed down through families.
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17. Boys had to train and become high ranking military officers, also the more
prestigious gym they were a member of the higher social class they were
in.
When boys finished their school training, they
would be sent to live with an older man who
would become their mentor, and in some most
cases their lover. The mentor would teach the
pupil how to be a man, and the ways of life. He
would also teach them school subjects such as
math, and history. When the boy reached his
late teens, he would leave his mentor and
marry, but sometimes the child and mentor
would continue their relationship.
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18. Boys had to train and become high ranking military officers, also the more
prestigious gym they were a member of the higher social class they were
in.
Eligible men were not permitted to work
anywhere but in the military. To reach higher
social and economic classes men had to be
strong and work their way up in the military over
the course of a lifetime. You would also assume
a higher social class if you were born into a
high ranking family such as a king or general.
Your military status was the biggest factor in
your social and economic success.
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19. Ancient Greek literature displayed violence because there were many
wars at the time.
The Trojan Women was produced during the
Peloponnesian War, and was written by
Euripides in 415BC. It talks about the slaughter
that was occurring on the Aegean Island of
Melos and the main characters were the four
Trojan Women, Hecuba, Cassandra,
Andromache, and Helen. The story was defined
as a tragedy, and was written as a play. It was
the third book of a trilogy, however these books
were not connected.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1486.The_Trojan
_Women_and_Hippolytus
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20. Ancient Greek literature displayed violence because there were many
wars at the time.
One of the earliest works in western literature,
( the other being the Iliad) were written by
Homer. The Odyssey was believed to be made
somewhere around the 8th century BC. The
Odyssey is centered around Odysseus, and his
journey home from the ten year long Trojan
War. His journey home would take him ten more
years to get back to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Since he didn’t arrive back home for twenty
years, it was assumed he was dead. His wife
Penelope and his son Telemachus are very
worried about where he could be. During his http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/h/homer/odyssey.htm
journey he encounters many hardships like a
Cyclops, but overcomes them all to return to his Return to
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21. Ancient Greek literature displayed violence because there were many
wars at the time.
The Iliad also known as the song of Ilion or
Ilium is in the group of the oldest works of
western literature created by Homer
somewhere around the 8th century BC. The
poem is about the ten year long Trojan War, but
only covers the last few weeks. It mostly talks
about the weeks where fighting was going on
between King Agammemon and Achilles and
later on Achilles death. However, it touches
upon the cause of the war and legends of the
seige. In the poem there is an astounding
15,693 lines. http://detroiaaitaca.wordpress.com/category/invocacio-
de-la-iliada/
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22. Ancient Greek literature displayed violence because there were many
wars at the time.
Homer is the author who created the two epic
poems known as the Iliad and the Odyssey. He
lived somewhere around 850 BC, and has been
described as the teacher of Greece. Homer has
been found on nearly half of Greek papyrus
finds, and is referred to as one of the Greatest
Greek poets.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Homer_British_M
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23. Ancient Greek literature displayed violence because there were many
wars at the time.
Aristophanes was born in 446BC, he was
known as the father of comedy, however some
of his works such as the clouds dealt with
violence. In the clouds, it talks about Socrates’
trial and execution. 11 of the 40 plays he wrote
managed to survive. Something unique about
Aristophanes was his quality to make a serious
matter sound funny.
http://www.imagi-nation.com/moonstruck/aristo2.GIF
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24. Jack Kelly
Citations.
“Homer.” Facts on File. N.p., 2013. Web. 5 Feb. 2013.
<http://www.fofweb.com/NuHistory/default.asp?
ItemID=WE49>.
“Literature in Ancient Greece.” Facts on File. N.p., 2013.
Web. 24 Jan. 2013.
<http://www.fofweb.com/NuHistory/default.asp?
ItemID=WE49>.
The Odyssey. 850 BCE. Work of visual art. SOMS Library,
South Orange. Jack Kelly is an 8th grader at
onlineliterature.com. Jallic Inc., 2013. Web. 25 Jan. 2013. soms who loves to play
<http://www.online-literature.com/aristophanes/>. ultimate frisbee, and enjoys
Salisbury, Joyce E., and Gregory S. Aldrete. “Language and
Literature in Ancient Greece.” ABC CLIO. N.p., Feb. 2013. hanging out with his friends
Web. 3 Feb. 2013. <http://dailylife.abc- and going to the movies.
clio.com/Topics/Display/1425727?
sid=1425731&cid=98&useConcept=False>.
“The Trojan Women: Overview.” Gale Literary Resource
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Center. N.p., 2013. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. http://dailylife.abc-
Exhibit
clio.com/Topics/Display/1425727?
sid=1425731&cid=98&useConcept=False.
27. Boys had to train and become high ranking military officers, also the more
prestigious gym they were a member of the higher social class they were
in.
Sparta was not always so military minded.
Before the 5th century B.C. Spartan sculptures
made beautiful, bronze and ivory sculptures. So
then, men could have professions that weren’t
military related, but then the Helots attacked,
Sparta put all their energy into the military so
they could conquer any attackers. So before
the 5th century man could be in high economic
and social classes without being high ranking
military officers.
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30. Jack’s Curator Room
Citations.
“Homer.” Facts on File. N.p., 2013. Web. 5 Feb. 2013.
<http://www.fofweb.com/NuHistory/default.asp?ItemID=WE49>.
“Literature in Ancient Greece.” Facts on File. N.p., 2013. Web. 24
Jan. 2013. <http://www.fofweb.com/NuHistory/default.asp?
ItemID=WE49>.
The Odyssey. 850 BCE. Work of visual art. SOMS Library, South
Orange. Jack Kelly is an 8th grader at soms
onlineliterature.com. Jallic Inc., 2013. Web. 25 Jan. 2013. who loves to play ultimate frisbee,
<http://www.online-literature.com/aristophanes/>. and enjoys hanging out with his
Salisbury, Joyce E., and Gregory S. Aldrete. “Language and friends and going to the movies.
Literature in Ancient Greece.” ABC CLIO. N.p., Feb. 2013. Web. 3
Feb. 2013. <http://dailylife.abc-clio.com/Topics/Display/1425727?
sid=1425731&cid=98&useConcept=False>.
“The Trojan Women: Overview.” Gale Literary Resource Center.
N.p., 2013. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://dailylife.abc- Return to
clio.com/Topics/Display/1425727? Exhibit
sid=1425731&cid=98&useConcept=False>.