Exam 1: Crete/ Greece Flashcards
What is a Meander?
A decorative border constructed by a continuous line.
The shape would form a motif.
What type of fabric did the Greeks use?
They used linen, wool, silk, and cotton.
MOST COMMON: linen and wool!!
Is spinning and weaving considered to be a noble position?
YES!
Queens and Goddesses where weavers
Who was the first person to work with wool?
Athena
What color was Grecian costumes?
They were all kinds of colors!
Although, we do not know a specific color. They are NOT all white.
What is a Chiton?
Similar to a tunic, but does not have any seams.
- It’s secured at the shoulder with pins and at the waist with a belt.
- Fabric blouses over the belt
What is a Himation?
A large rectangular piece of fabric that wraps around the body
What is a Chlamy?
A rectangular cloak of leather r wool pinned at the shoulder.
What is a Perizoma?
A fancy name for lion cloth
What is a Diplex?
A small rectangle fabric that drapes the same as a himation
What is a Chlamydon?
A more complicated version for the women’s diplex.
AKA fabric pleated into the band
What is a Petasos?
A hat with a wide brim
What is a PIlos?
A narrow brimmed or non- brimmed hat
What is a Phrygian Bonnet?
A cap that’s padded high with a peak.
- Generally falls forward,
What did the Greeks wear for footwear?
Men and Women both wore sandals
Who wore more Jewelry Men or Women?
Women
Did the Greeks use Perfume?
If so, What kind?
YES!
They used perfume.
(We do not know of any other cosmetics used)
What tho periods did the Crete/ Greece Period consist of?
The Archaic Period
The Classical Period
When did the Archaic Period take place?
650- 480 B.C.
When did the Classical Period take place?
500 - 323 B.C.
What period is made up of cities and the land that surrounds it?
The Archaic Period
When did Philosophers start to appear?
The Classical Age
Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato
When did Dramatists appear?
The Classical Age
Sophocles and Euripides
Who concurred the land in the Classical Period?
Alexander the Great
Who does the Greek’s fall to?
ROME
What is the Parthenon and who was it made for?
A marble temple.
Made for Athena
(Known for Harmony and Balance)
What is an Order?
A system designed to measure form and proportion.
What did the Greeks become obsessed with?
Everything looking Perfect!!
The entire Crete/ Greece period is within what time?
650 - 323 B.C
