Hoorcollege 2 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the time frame for the Geometric art period in Greek antiquity?
900-700 v.Chr.
What are the main periods of Greek art?
- 900-700 v.Chr. Geometric art
- 700-480 v.Chr. Archaic period
- 480-323 v.Chr. Classical period
- 323-30 v.Chr. Hellenistic period
What significant event marks the end of the Classical period in Greek history?
The death of Alexander the Great in 323 v.Chr.
What characterizes the political structure of Greek city-states?
No central authority, constant competition
What are the main periods of the Roman Empire?
- 753-509 v.Chr. Kingdom
- 509-27 v.Chr. Republic
- 27 v.Chr.-476 n.Chr. Empire (Eastern Roman Empire/Byzantium until 1453)
True or False: The early Roman Empire is mainly discussed in terms of monumental art.
True
What is the term for the stance in Greek sculpture that emphasizes naturalism in anatomy and proportion?
Contrapposto
Name two notable Greek sculptors from the Classical period.
- Polykleitos
- Lysippus
What artistic style is characterized by emotional and dramatic expression in the Hellenistic period?
Perfection of anatomy and emotion
What is the significance of kouroi in Greek sculpture?
They represent static, symmetrical, and emotionless figures.
Fill in the blank: The black-figure technique in Greek pottery involved _______.
black slip glaze on red clay
What is the primary characteristic of the red-figure technique in Greek pottery?
Figures are left in the natural red color of the clay while the background is painted black.
What type of ancient artwork has been relatively well preserved from Roman times?
Mosaics
What architectural feature in Greek temples is a series of freestanding columns surrounding the cella?
Colonnade
What optical correction is used in Greek architecture to make columns appear straight?
Columns are slightly bulged to counteract optical illusion.
List the three main orders of Greek columns.
- Doric
- Ionic
- Corinthian
What architectural innovation is associated with Roman engineering?
Arches and vaults
What is a monolithic column?
A column made from a single piece of stone.
What was the Pantheon, completed around 120 n.C., known for?
Innovative dome construction
True or False: The Basilica served multiple functions in Roman society, including a marketplace.
True
Fill in the blank: The basilica model was later used for the first _______ churches.
Christian
