The Severe Style of Ancient Greek Art - Art History for Kids | Children's Art Books

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The Ancient Greeks didn't just excel in math and philosophy. They also soared when it came to art. Art history is a refreshing way of knowing the local culture, customs and traditions. It details the truths of the world and myths, too. Without art, history will be boring and handing it down from one generation to the next will prove to be a challenge.

Sujets

• Art in ancient Greece
• Ancient art

Informations

• Publié par: Speedy Publishing LLC
• Date de parution: 15 mai 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 3
• EAN13: 9781541939479
• Langue: English

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Ancient Greek Art


Art History for Kids


The Severe Style of


Children’s Art Books





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I n this book, we’re going to talk about the Severe Style of Ancient Greek art. So, let’s get right to it!







T he Ancient Greeks became well known for the perfect details they highlighted in their art forms. During the Classical Era from 490 to 450 BC, they developed a unique style, which modern art historians would call the “Severe Style.”
In order to understand this shift in their design style, it should be compared to the design style that they displayed in the previous period of history called the Archaic Period.


Kritios Boy - Statue of an ephebe, perhaps an athlete, 480 BC.








Marble figurines from Cyclades. Early Bronze Age, 3200 – 2300 BC.










GREEK ART IN THE ARCHAIC PERIOD






A round 1000 BC, the Greeks began to produce life-size and larger-than-life-size sculptures made of stone. It was the first time they had done this since they produced the Stone-Age statues called the Cycladic sculptures around 2500 BC. The Cycladic sculptures were made of marble and were generally used in tombs. The only facial features sculpted on Cycladic sculptures were the noses. They look like modern abstract art today.