Greek Theater
The Classical period is often said to begin with the Athenian's defeat of this great empire?
Who were the Persians?
This common pose in classical sculpture depicts the figure with weight on one leg and the other leg relaxed.
What is contrapposto?
He sought truth through a series of questions and contradictions. This often frustrated some prominent Athenian citizens.
Who was Socrates?
What are Greek culture, philosophy, and artistic styles?
In Oedipus, he was physically blind, but could "see" the truth.
Who was Tiresias?
During most of the Classical period, Athens had this type of government.
What is a democracy?
The Parthenon is dedicated to this goddess
Who is Athena?
He sought to explain questions through careful observation and categorization of the outside world. He also believed in the development of moral and intellectual virtues through practice and emulation.
Who was Aristotle?
This famous sculpture depicts a man and his two sons being attacked by snakes after the man attempted to warn the Trojans about the danger of the horse.
What is Laocoon and His Sons?
Greek theater competitions were often performed outside at festivals for this god.
Who was Dionysus?
He was an elected leader of Athens who promoted the arts and helped fund the Parthenon and Greek theatrical competitions.
Who was Pericles?
These columns have simple capitals, are shorter and thicker than other orders, and extend to the floor without a base.
What are Doric columns?
He felt that one of the greatest indications of wisdom was the ability to admit that we know nothing.
Who was Socrates?
This sculpture depicts the Goddes of Victory, as she guarded the harbor on the bough of a ship. Today, we are missing the head and the arms.
What is Nike of Samothrace (Winged Victory)?
He solved the riddle of the sphinx and became king of Thebes.
Who was Oedipus?
What is the Acropolis?
This building contains the "Porch of Maidens," with caryatids that look like young women holding up the building.
What is the Erechtheion?
He attempted to explain the process of acquiring knowledge through the Allegory of the Cave.
Who was Plato?
What is that it usually contains more visible emotion and motion than classical sculpture.
These were worn by actors to aide in voice projection and accentuate facial features
What were masks?
What is bronze?
This sculpture depicts an athlete cleaning himself after a workout or competition.
What is Apoxyomenos (The Scraper)?
He believed that everything we perceive with our senses is an imitation of a perfect form.
Who was Plato?
What is a boxer?