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To learn about the general categories of Greek sculpture, examine their features and apply this knowledge in a related activity.
This assignment will provide a general introduction to the sculptures of ancient Greece. Read through this brief descriptionLinks to an external site. to get a general understanding of ancient Greek art (architecture and sculpture). Next, focus on the sources listed below to get more detailed information on these 3 general periods/styles of Greek art:
Khan Academy – Introduction to ancient Greek ArtLinks to an external site.
Archaic Period/Style – ca. 700-480 BCELinks to an external site.
Classical Period/Style – ca. 480-323 BCELinks to an external site.
Hellenistic Period/Style – ca. 323-30 BCELinks to an external site.
To help with your understanding and finding some of the sculptures in the ppt., review the Acropolis MuseumLinks to an external site. (scroll down to Highlights), the Vatican MuseumLinks to an external site., the National Archeological Museum in AthensLinks to an external site. (scroll down to Sculpture), the Louvre MuseumLinks to an external site. in Paris, France and the Met Museum/Greek and Roman ArtLinks to an external site. website. Once at the Met Museum website, type “Greek” in the search area, choose “sculpture” from the drop down menu labeled “Object Type/Material, and then click on the Show Only: Highlights, Artworks With Image and Artworks on Display buttons. The results will automatically show up.
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Patiently review this power point of various Greek sculpturesDownload Greek sculptures. (Download the ppt by clicking the down pointing arrow. You can then open it and edit as needed).
Once you are confident in your knowledge, work within the power point to label each sculpture with the correct period and style from above. Keep the ppt in edit mode.
Using the physical characteristics of the sculpture, you will also briefly explain in the power point why the sculpture fits into a particular period and style. Using the resource links above, you might find images of and information on some of the sculptures you’ll see in the power point, but not for all. Make an educated guess when information is missing.
Finally, you will find images of both intact and damaged sculptures in the power point. For the damaged ones, describe how you think the sculptures would have looked in their original state.
Again, please type your answers directly into the power point, save it and submit it.
Example of correct answer. Please pay attention to the details includedAnswer: The characteristics and date of this sculpture match the Classical style (480-323 BCE). This style usually represents an idealized human form, free from flaws, blemishes and bordering on perfection, much like goddesses, gods or athletes. I got lucky and was able to find this idealized athlete sculpture, Discobolus by Myron (a Roman copy of a Greek original, ca. 460-450) on one of websites provided.
