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Greek Architecture and Art
Directions
Study the temples then answer the questions in the points to ponder section.
Parthenon
Temple of Hephaestus at Athens
Temple of Apollo Paestum.
Temple of Zeus at Olympia
temple of Apollo at Didymium.
The Maison Carrée at Nîmes (France), ( This is a Roman
Temple designed to appear like a Greek Temple)
Parts of a column To identify a type of column take a look at the capital.
There are three major types of columnsIonicDoric
Corinthian
Points to ponder1) What kind of characteristics does Greek architecture
seem to have?
2) Looking back at the temples, which seem to have Doric columns?
3) Looking back at the temples, which seem to have Ionic columns?
4) Looking back at the temples, which seem to have Corinthian columns?
5) Find five famous buildings ( buildings that I would know) that have been influenced by Greek architicecture.
( You may use the web)
Vases and Statues
Directions: Study the art work looking for similarities in the art work. Keep in mind that some of the statues have been modified to cover or hide some nudity.
Achilles in Battle
Laocoon and his sons
Statue of Zeus and Ganymede
Statue of Hermes
The Marathon Youth
Venus Braschi (Aphrodite)
Diadumenos ( Olympic winner)
Zeus or Poseidon ( Nobody is completely sure)
Winged Victory of Samothrace (Nike)
Points to ponder
What characteristics does Greek art seem to have?
Is there a theme to their art? (Example nature, religion, animals)
Are the statues realistic looking? Why do you think they are all so muscular?
Why do you think the Greeks didn’t use more color on their vases?
What was your favorite piece of art? Why do you like that one?
Overall do you like Greek art? Why or why not?
Create your own Greek Vase
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