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3 major architectural styles
doric ionic corinthian
most simplest greek architectural design. (447-432 B.C.) Also considered an important classical greek building.
parthenon
(437 - 432 B.C.) A well known monument.
propylaea
5th Century, worked on Delphi and Athens in the 460s and 450s.
polygnotus
well known artists that decorated the building Painted Stoa. (460 B.C.)
micon and panainos
high classical painters.
agatharchus and apollodorus
skillful handling of light and shadow.
zeuxis
lines and contours
parrhasius
most celebrated painter
apelles
A term used to characterize the art, literature and aesthetics of the ancient greeks and romans.
classical
from 5000 B.C. up to 30 B.C.
egyptian art
artistic legacy that were produced in ancient Greece. 1050 to 31 B.C.
greek
forms of architecture, sculpture and mosaic works that were produced in ancient rome. (27 B.C. - 476 A.D.)
roman art
strongly manifested in its most inspiring buildings.
middle ages
12th century, became popular at city churches.
architecture