1002CLCV Flashcards
Thyrsos
Wand covered in ivy topped with a pine cone. Symbol of Dionysus. Symbolizes fertility
Teiresias
Blind seer that is turned into a women and back again. Frequently in plays relating to Thebes
enthousiasmos
To be inspired/possed by divine spirit
dactylic hexameter
6 Feet. 1 Foot = 2 Short, 1 Long Syllable
theologeion
Balcony on stage for gods to appear
Ekkyklema
Prop that is wheeled out to show the aftermath of violence
Agon
Debate between two chracters, Conflict
agnoia
Ignorance
pathei mathos
Learning from a conflict. Growing through personal suffering
hamartia
Fatal flaw
Geometric Style
Dark Age
Bands of geometric shape defined by lines
Stick figure human shapes
Oriental/Corinthian Style
Early Archaic
Bands but with floral/exotic animal/mythological animal
Silhouette style figures
Black Figure Style
Late Archaic First developed in Corinth Painted onto pottery Much more detailed Start to be able to distinguish between artists
Red Figure Style
Post-Archaic
Red figures on black background (referse of black figure)
Better detail, the small details are done with brush instead of etching
Shading appears
Kleophrades
Athenian pottery painter
Started with black figure, moved to red figure
Distinct details (Chin, eyes, inner ear)
Considered the “best”, work used as prizes