Greek Art of the Golden Age

478 BC – 146 BC

The Arts of the Golden Age400s BC new area of cultural

progressAthens –her wealth and power drew

artists and teachers from across Greece

Athens—becomes the center of learning and artistic achievement

ArchitectureThe ParthenonFinest example of Greek Architecture

Has perfectly balancedproportions—the relation of length to Statue of Athena-38 feet

highwidth , and of length made of ivory and gold and width to height.

Painting

Sculpture

Sculptor: Myron

Statue of Zeus at the Temple of Olympia---sculptor: Phidias40 feet highOne of the Seven Wonders of the WorldHis work was

heroic in size and formal

Statue of Hermes by Praxiteles

Praxiteles sculpted figures that were more lifelike and natural in form and size. Above all, Praxiteles expressed the Greek admiration for the beauty of the human body.

His work was more lifelike and natural in size and form

The Nature of Greek Art4 Characteristics of Greek Art and explain how

each reflected Greek ideals:

Glorified human beings: reflected ideals of beauty and strength

Public: symbolized pride in city-stateSimple, restrained: reflected ideals of

harmony, balance, order, moderationBeautiful and useful: reflected belief in

relationship of both to the good