Chapter 6Section 1

Greek Art Of The

Golden Age

Golden Age of Greece

• Golden Age: 400 B.C.–Great Cultural Progress

• Athens – symbol of golden age–Center of Learning –Artistic Achievement

Architecture• Symbolized pride of

Athens• Decorated with

sculptures and art• Acropolis: Site of

architectural feats• Bronze statue of

Athena

Sculpture of Athena- 38 feet tall!

Parthenon• Marble temple

on Acropolis

• Honor Athena: Not place of worship

• Balanced proportions

Parthenon Layout

Painting • Important form of expression

• Original artwork lost

• Best remaining paintings on Greek vases

Sculpture• Original works rare.

• Stiff and unnatural – Lifelike

• Myron – Discuss Thrower

Phidias- sculpted Athena and Zeus

Praxitels

•More lifelike: beauty of human body

4 Characteristics – Greek Art1. Glorified Human

Beings• Beauty and

Strength 2. Pride In City-States

• Public enjoyment/Honor gods

4 Characteristics – Greek Art

3. Expressed Greek Beliefs– belief in harmony, balance,

order, moderation and simplicity

4. Combination of beauty and usefulness – ex: beautiful used in everyday life.