Orianltalizing Period Flashcards
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Characteristics of Orientalizing Period
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- C. 700 - 600 BCE
- expansion of contacts with eastern regions (Asia Minot, Phonecia, Egypt)
- Absorbtion of “Oriental” motifs, such as Griffins, Sphinx, floriate designs, ect.
- Beginning of narrative style pottery (called Greek “painting”)
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Griffin Protomes C. 650 - 600 BCE
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Traid Group from Gortyn C. 650 BCE
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Rhodian Oenochoe C. 640 - 650 BC
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Griffin Rhodian Oenochoe C. 640 - 650 BC
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Characteristics of Archaic Period
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- Development of city-state, and resulting development of monumental architecture and architectural sculpture
- Sculpture style characterized by some similarities to Egyptian sculpture
- Different realism (specifically in figure and faces) as well as context and uses than Egyptian
- Continuation of Black- Figure vase painting as well as development of Red-Figure vase painting
- Most made from woood
- artist’ expression valued
- Presentation of figures in persspective, presenting 2D w depth *major Greek contribution*
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Francois Vase
Kleitias, C. 570 BC
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Ajax prepares to kill himself
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Ajax and Achilles Playing Draughts
Exekias, C. 540 BC
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“Peplos” Kore (female standing figure)
Ca. 530 BC
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Kore from Chios
Ca. 520 - 500 BCE
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Kouroi
Ca. 550 - 500 BCE
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Calf-bearer (Moschophoros)
Ca. 560 BCE
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♦Kritios Boy
C480 BC
