Art App Reviewer
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Art App Reviewer
The art of Archaic Period Greece reflects this heightened HELLENISTIC PERIOD (323-31 B.C.)
international influence in technique, tools, and
iconography. With continuously advancing technologies, The Hellenistic Period in Ancient Greek art began with the
artists were able to create realistic human imagery for the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. The leadership of
the massive empire that he had accrued throughout the
first time. They were also able to produce ornately
Mediterranean, North Africa, and parts of Asia was
detailed, colorful pottery. subsequently divided into three regions and assumed by
generals, splintering the empire. However, Greek art
Euphronios Krater continued to expand on the classical ‘Hellenism’ of the
empire in art with more international influence.
The Archaic Period of Ancient Greek art also saw dramatic
innovation in sculpture production. These naturalized The Dying Gaul
sculptures called kouroi appeared. Kouroi were
commemorative, semi-lifelike statues representing The Dying Gaul depicts a warrior in his final moments, his
idealized young men during their prime. Also existing was face contorted in pain just before he collapses from the
the less famous, clothed female counterpart: the kore. mortal wound to his chest
The Classical Period began with the end of the Athenian ANCIENT ROMAN ART
tyranny in the 5th Century B.C., which paved the way for
the subsequent establishment of democracy. Philosophers Centered in the city of Rome, the civilization of Ancient
such as Plato, Socrates and Aristotle came to fame during Rome ruled much of Europe for over 1000 years. The arts
this period, and it has been regarded as an Athenian flourished during this time and were often used by the
‘golden age,’ during which intellectualism, art, literature, wealthy and powerful to memorialize their deeds and
and culture flourished heritage
This period saw the introduction and expansion of many The Colosseum, also named the Flavian Amphitheater, is
things that represent Ancient Greece to modern viewers, a large amphitheater in Rome. It was built during the reign
and one could not look at the classical style without of the Flavian emperors as a gift to the Roman people.
considering its architecture. There was an increase in
monumental temple construction during the Classical THE ORATOR
Period, which included the completion of the Athenian
Acropolis and Erechtheion alongside numerous temples in AUGUSTUS OF PRIMAFORTA
locations including Delphi, Olympia, and Corinth.
HEAD OF A ROMAN PATRICIAN