Greece Introduction Flashcards
Greece asserted (maintained) itself for over
3,000 years
When was the revival of Greek art and culture?
During the 15th century and it was called the Renaissance
What did America look for in Greek specifically?
Greek architectural styles for their buildings ex: banks, post offices , libraries.
What was assimilated from Greece by Rome?
Their culture that did not wane like their political power
Hellenism means…
The national character and culture of greece
Crude means…
Vulgar
Why did the Roman empire fall?
Bec of christianity
Greece and Rome art are called..
What did it influence greatly…
Classical art, the western art
Central preoccupation of the Greek were 3 , they are…
Humanity, reason and nature
Greeks considered human beings…
The center of the universe
What is it called when the greeks considered human beings center of the universe?
Humanism
What did the concept of humanism lead to?
the development of democracy as a system of government
What does it take to reach one’s full potential in the Greeks perspective?
Physical and mental fit was an individual’s imperative (vital importance)
Perfection for Greeks was the balance between…
Mind, body, emotion and intellect
What did the love for reason and admiration for intellectual pursuits lead to?
Development of rationalism
