Greek Context
This branch of philosophy, first defined and developed by the ancient Greeks, explores the ideas of beauty and art and their relation to the human experience.
What is aesthetics?
This style of Greek architecture is characterized by highly ornamented capitals with detailed floral and plantlike relief sculptures.
What is Corinthian?
The Roman temple had many parts, but this part refers to the main enclosed space of the building.
What is a cella?
This type of structure refers to a series of arches that are side by side, as depicted in the walls of the Roman Colosseum.
What is an arcade?
This term is used to describe any style of art that reflects the values of Greek and Roman styles.
What is classical?
This Greek polis formed the Delian League, uniting all the Greek poleis against invading empires.
What is Athens?
This style of Greek art is characterized by idealized depictions of subjects who retain a calm, noble, relaxed expression.
What is Classical?
This structural decoration resembles a Greek style pillar, but rather than standing on its own it is embedded into a wall.
What is an engaged column?
This type of structure refers to a series of arches that are placed back to back without stopping, creating an ongoing space that is covered in an arch.
What is a tunnel? (or tunnel vault, or barrel vault)
This Classical Greek sculpture depicts a youth who has just won a race, employing contrapposto to emphasize the sense of nobility.
What is the Charioteer of Delphi?
Which Greek polis became the center for Mediterranean intellectual and creative development?
What is Athens?
This style of Greek art is characterized by expressive emotions and virtuosity of technique.
What is Hellenistic?
What is fresco?
This structure is created by the intersection of two tunnel vaults running perpendicular to each other, resulting in a sort of "X" formation in the ceiling.
What is a groin vault?
This Hellenistic sculpture uses highly emotional facial expressions to evoke pathos from the viewers.
What is Lacoon and Sons?
This branch of ancient Greek philosophy, known for how it scammed people, helped Greek society to break the status quo by encouraging them to question everything.
What is Sophistry?
Artists portray people standing in a relaxed and natural posture in this characteristic of Classical Greek style art.
What is contrapposto?
This term refers to how artists use optical illusion to imply a sense of depth that isn't really there.
What is tromp l'oeil?
This structure describes two semicircular theater spaces that are connected and facing each other, forming a sort of large arena as seen in the Colosseum.
What is an amphitheater?
This Classical sculpture depicts the values of classicism by retaining a peaceful and poised facial expression despite the physically demanding action that is taking place.
What is the Discus Thrower? (or Discobulus)
This Greek philosopher taught that the purpose of art was to reach catharsis and achieve internal healing.
Who is Aristotle?
This characteristic of Greek style art refers to how artists make their works appear to be as realistic as possible.
What is verisimilitude?
These objects were often made for loved ones who had passed away to remember and immortalize them.
What are death masks?
These Roman coffins were often decorated with elaborate relief sculptures.
What is sarcophagi?
This Hellenistic sculpture depicts a goddess standing in victory as the wind moves through her robes and feathers.
What is Nike of Samothrace?