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The Classical Period

• The Height of:• Greek Culture &• The Roman Empire

The Classical Period

• Forms of Art:• Sculpture

The Classical Period

• Forms of Art:• Painted Pottery

The Classical Period

• Forms of Art:• Murals – Painting on a wall or ceiling

The Classical Period• Forms of Art:

• Mosaics - art from pieces of glass or stone

The Classical Period

• Purposes:• To show the importance of people &

leadersJulius Caesar

The Classical Period

• Purposes:• To show the importance of gods &

goddesses

Zeus

The Classical Period

• Characteristics:• Figures look Perfect• Bodies are active

• Nude or draped in togas• Heroic figures

• People in everyday life• Little or no perspective