The Geometric Period: 900-700 BCE
Geometric period: 900-700 BCE. The earliest form of Greek artistic decoration, after the decline of the Minoan and Mycenean cultures, is the Geometric period. It is characterized by block form and triangular shapes, which represent human forms. Abstract shapes fill the spaces surrounding these figures, as in represented in Garner’s “Art through the Ages” page 108 image 5-2, Geometric krater form the Dipylon cemetery, Athens Greece, ca. 740 BCE. As well, Bronze statues are simplistic and more representational portrayals of their subject matter.
Orientalization period: 700-600 BCE. As trade opened up with the Greeks, Mesopotamians, and Egyptians, an influence of more exotic imagery began to be incorporated into Greek stylings of art. …show more content…
The Hellenistic period brought about the most creative and drastic changes in sculpture and Greek art. After the death of Alexander, the Great, who conquered both the near east and Egypt, the center of culture shifted from Athens to the major cities of each of the divided kingdoms. The time of the city state had come to pass and the centers of culture turned mainly to Alexandria in Egypt, Antioch in Syria, and Pergamon in Asia Minor. Artist representation of the human subjects became realistic and beautiful, in its willingness to show the raw emotion and true to life imagery. The subjects were no longer just the Gods, rulers, and prominent citizens as the artist inspiration. See images for Gardner’s book on pages 160-161, 5-86 Seated boxer from Rome, Italy; 5-87 Old market woman; and Demosthenes. The viewer is drawn into a narrative of the human condition whether the subject matter is real or imagined for a story like the image 5-89 Lacoon and his sons, from Rome, Italy. The subject taken from Homers Iliad. As well, the Corinthian column began to emerge in Hellenistic architecture with its acanthus leaves with tendrils and flowers.
Terms
Humanism: The representation of humans in art and architecture. Ism meaning attributed to or of a particular genre. Therefore, it does not need to be a perfect replica of the human form but representative of its unique aspects.
Artistic change and progress: This represents influences and innovations in artistic forms such as painting, sculpture, pottery, and mosaics. Styles rather than remain stagnant show development towards a higher
Orientalization period: 700-600 BCE. As trade opened up with the Greeks, Mesopotamians, and Egyptians, an influence of more exotic imagery began to be incorporated into Greek stylings of art. …show more content…
The Hellenistic period brought about the most creative and drastic changes in sculpture and Greek art. After the death of Alexander, the Great, who conquered both the near east and Egypt, the center of culture shifted from Athens to the major cities of each of the divided kingdoms. The time of the city state had come to pass and the centers of culture turned mainly to Alexandria in Egypt, Antioch in Syria, and Pergamon in Asia Minor. Artist representation of the human subjects became realistic and beautiful, in its willingness to show the raw emotion and true to life imagery. The subjects were no longer just the Gods, rulers, and prominent citizens as the artist inspiration. See images for Gardner’s book on pages 160-161, 5-86 Seated boxer from Rome, Italy; 5-87 Old market woman; and Demosthenes. The viewer is drawn into a narrative of the human condition whether the subject matter is real or imagined for a story like the image 5-89 Lacoon and his sons, from Rome, Italy. The subject taken from Homers Iliad. As well, the Corinthian column began to emerge in Hellenistic architecture with its acanthus leaves with tendrils and flowers.
Terms
Humanism: The representation of humans in art and architecture. Ism meaning attributed to or of a particular genre. Therefore, it does not need to be a perfect replica of the human form but representative of its unique aspects.
Artistic change and progress: This represents influences and innovations in artistic forms such as painting, sculpture, pottery, and mosaics. Styles rather than remain stagnant show development towards a higher