L2 Greek Arts and Literature Flashcards
Most of the structures of the temples were ___ so that the elegance of its proportion and the effects of light on its surface might be viewed from all angles.
Raised on high ground
The Greeks valued and appreciated __ during the Hellenistic period.
Painting
When was the time when the people’s expression for arts and literature was developed?
During the Hellenistic period
Normally, their paintings depicted figural scenes, including __ and __
Portrait and still-life
It is considered as the most recognizable pieces of art ever produced by a civilization.
Sculpture
The Greeks believed that ___ was the most important subject for artistic endeavor
Human Form
In pottery, it was usually decorated with ___. Then some are decorated with paintings.
Geometric Designs
Their pieces of literature are all considered?
Supreme
Qualities of Ancient Greece’s Literature
Permanence and Universality
Full of Artistry
Originality
Diversity of Talent
Intellectual Quality
He is the author of The Iliad and the Odyssey. Considered as one of the greatest literary artists in the world
Homer
His most famous is Oedipus the King(Oedipus Rex), which is known for its impressive construction and use of dramatic devices.
Sophocles
The greatest lyric poet of Ancient Greece
Pindar
He has been called the “Father of History” and an engaging narrator with a deep interest in the customs of the people he described.
Herodotus
Her poetry centers on passion and love for people of both sexes
Sappho
Who are the poets and writers of Ancient Greece
Homer
Sophocles
Pindar
Herodotus
Sappho
