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