Ancient Greece

Question 1

Kingdom of Mycenae (proto-Greek culture) is destroyed- ending their dominance of the Greek Mediterranean

Answer 1

1200 BC

Question 2

Greek “dark age”-except for Athens. Beginning of Athens rise in power and artistic influence

Answer 2

1200-1000 BC

Question 3

GEOMETRIC PERIOD. Abstraction emphasized, intense patterning strict rhythm/repetition and symmetry found in artworks

Answer 3

900-700 BC

Question 4

ARCHAIC PERIOD. Figurative sculpture emphasized with Egyptian stylistic traits

Answer 4

600-480 BC

Question 5

CLASSICAL PERIOD. Athens becomes the intellectual and artistic center for the entire ancient Mediterranean world. The arts reach a pinnacle of humanistic idealism through figurative sculpture, temple architecture, and fresco murals

Answer 5

480-330 BC

Question 6

HIGH CLASSICAL PERIOD. Nine year span during which the Parthenon by Iktinos and Kallikrates is constructed in Athens and the Athenian ruler Pericles is in power

Answer 6

447-438 BC

Question 7

HELLENISTIC PERIOD. “Greek-like” art created by Romans , Egyptians, etc. as Greek political power wanes and Rome rises. Emphasis is now longer on idealistic content- instead more subjective emotionalism and realism is stressed during this period of chaotic social change. Exaggerated emotions, horrific, violent or pessimistic content dominates but formal aspects remain influenced by Greek models.

Answer 7

323-31 BC