Poseidon/Zeus (its Obviously Zeus) Flashcards
Through their art what did the Greeks celebrate?
Human individuality and activity
What did Greek culture emphasize that Egyptian culture did not?
The present world
The Greek political system was a …
Democracy
The Greek gods have very human like ________.
Frailties
Greek culture emphasized what?
Intellectualism which included the development of theater and philosophy, as well as the celebration of athleticism and physical beauty
Through the evolution of their art the Greek’s aspired to what?
Greater and greater naturalism, balance, and perfection
What element of art did the Greek’s desire for imagery help improve?
The realm of figurative sculpture
There are several connections between Egyptian and Greek art. True or False?
True.
What is one distinct link between Greek and Egyptian art?
Figurative sculpture
What was a type of stone used to carve Ka statues?
Diorite, which was an extremely hard and durable stone
What were the two main conservative forms of Egyptian art?
Standing or seated, both were rigid with the exception of Akhenaton who created more relaxed and realistic sculptures
What two symbolic elements indicate Upper and Lower Egypt?
Lotus and papyrus blossoms
In Egyptian mythology what was the name of the Falcon God?
Horus
What is the structural reason as to why Egyptian sculptures are so rigid, and sometimes have their arms crossed?
To protect areas of easy breakage
The Egyptian desire for ________ oftentimes outweighed ____________.
Durability; anatomical accuracy
In Classical Greece what material was most commonly used for sculptures according to literary accounts?
Bronze
Many ‘Greek’ sculptures we know today are actually copies of the originals done by which culture?
Romans
How many original Greek Bronzes remain?
Less than thirty
What became of these Greek bronzes?
They were either lost or melted down to be used for other material
Why were Greek statues less valued by monotheistic cultures such as Early Christians and Byzantines?
They depicted pagan figures
Where have most of these Ancient Greek Bronzes been found?
The Mediterranean Sea
What is an alloy?
A combination of metals, ex. bronze
What metals are in the Bronze alloy?
Primarily copper and tin
What are the measures for a typical Greek Bronze Alloy?
Eleven copper to one tin
When did the Bronze Age in Greece begin?
2000 BCE
What was Bronze first used to make before being developed into more items such as vases, bowls, jewelry, sculptures, and mirrors?
Weapons and tools
Where were the first bronze sculptures created?
The island of Crete
Since Bronze sculptures could be polished it gave off which aesthetic?
An oiled tan body like that of a Greek athlete
Developments in which techniques allowed the Greeks to create more dramatic poses?
Lost-Wax
What did the earliest full size bronze sculptures depict?
Male youth
What were the nude male youth statues, carved in marble, used for?
Grave markers and votives during the Achaic Period
Kouros means what is Greek?
Youth
In which era did innovation reach its peak?
Hellenistic era
Who is the sculptor of Poseidon/Zeus?
Unknown
Why are we still unable to figure out which God the Poseidon/Zeus figure is?
It is missing the object in it’s right hand
What would the God Zeus hold in his right hand?
A lightning bolt
What would the God Poseidon hold in his right hand?
A trident
What was the purpose of this statue?
It is unknown
When and where was the Poseidon/Zeus sculpture found?
1926 in the Mediterranean Sea
How tall is the Poseidon/Zeus sculpture?
6’10”
What shape is the base of the body of the P/Z statue?
Triangular base, due to the position of his legs
Where is the weight of the P/Z statue carried?
Left heel
What is most innovative about the P/Z statue?
The figures pose
