TERMS
a standard or traditional way of doing something; recurring style, pattern
convention
a new method, technique, or idea; creative addition or change
innovation
great in size, extent or importance; sometimes “larger than life”
monumental
Greek artists repeatedly used the same basic standing pose for kouroi. This is an example of _____.
Answer: What is convention?
A sculpture has an Archaic smile, rigid frontal pose, and patterned hair. Which period?
Answer: What is the Archaic Period?
no longer part of the original block of stone from which it was carved
free-standing
"in the round"
consisting of or including curved lines
curvilinear
depicted in a non-realistic, decorative way with a distinctive design or appearance
stylized
An artist changes the traditional way of representing the human body to make the figure appear more natural and lifelike. This is an example of _____.
Answer: What is innovation?
A sculpture emphasizes ideal proportions, balance, and a more natural human pose. Which period would you investigate?
Answer: What is the Classical Period?
an imaginary line that you can draw along a figure’s pose, usually from the top of the spine down through one leg
line of action
A sculpture with repeated decorative curves and flowing forms could be described using this vocabulary word.
Answer: What is curvilinear?
maiden (in Greek)
kore
A student notices that many Archaic kouroi share similar poses, hairstyles, and body proportions. What concept explains these repeated choices?
Answer: What is convention?
A sculpture emphasizes dramatic emotion, movement, theatrical poses, and intense expression. Which period would you investigate?
Answer: What is the Hellenistic Period?
a facial expression that suggests being alive, with upward lips and raised cheekbones
Archaic smile
The figure is still a part of the original block of stone from which it was carved.
block-conscious
c. 650-480 BCE; the earliest period of ancient culture and artistic development
Archaic period / style
A Greek sculptor begins showing the human body with more natural movement instead of following an older, rigid formula. What concept does this demonstrate?
Answer: What is innovation?
FINAL JEOPARDY
Clue:
Ancient Greek art is commonly divided into three major periods. Name the three periods in chronological order, from earliest to latest.
Answer:
What are the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods?
sculpture made to show devotion, reverence, prayerfulness; often placed in temples
votive figure
You see a Greek sculpture that looks more natural than earlier Archaic works, with weight shifting onto one leg. Which major artistic development does this suggest?
Answer: What is innovation toward greater naturalism?
A student says, "I can imagine drawing one continuous line from the figure's spine through the leg that supports the body." This student is identifying what?
Answer: What is the line of action?
A class compares an earlier Greek sculpture with a later one and notices that the later artist has changed the traditional pose to create greater naturalism and movement. What two concepts should the students use to explain the comparison?
Answer: What are convention and innovation?
A sculpture uses dramatic movement, twisting bodies, strong emotion, and a sense of action. Which later Greek period is most associated with these characteristics?
Answer: What is the Hellenistic Period?