Ancient Greek art encompasses a wide range of artistic practices and styles from the Early Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period (circa 3000 BCE to 31 BCE). Greek art is renowned …
The Art of Classical Greece (ca. 480–323 B.C.)
The building itself was constructed entirely of marble and richly embellished with sculpture, some of the finest examples of the high Classical style of the mid-fifth century B.C. Its sculptural decoration has had a major impact on other works …
Introduction to ancient Greek art
Check out our three chapters about ancient Greek art in Reframing Art History: Pottery, the body, and the gods in ancient Greece, c. 800–490 B.C.E. War, democracy, and art in ancient Greece, c. 490–350 B.C.E. Empire and Art in …
The Art & Culture of Ancient Greece
In this collection, we examine the major aspects of the culture and thinking of the ancient Greeks, from temple architecture to how to live a good life. We also consider aspects of their religion - another outdoor activity - their diet, …
Ancient Greek Art
Over 3,000 years ago, these makers used natural resources like stone, clay, and metals to create new forms, styles, and techniques that remain iconic to this day. Explore a few highlights from the Art Institute’s collection of …
Greek and Roman Art
See highlights of Greek and Roman art in The Met collection. The Museum's collection of Greek and Roman art comprises more than 17,000 works ranging in date from the Neolithic period (ca. 4500 B.C.) to the time of the Roman …
Chapter 5: Ancient Greece
Learn more about ancient Greek architecture in three chapters in Reframing Art History: Pottery, the body, and the gods in ancient Greece, c. 800–490 B.C.E., War, democracy, and art in ancient Greece, c. 490–350 B.C.E., and Empire …
Architecture in Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek architects strove for the precision and excellence of workmanship that are the hallmarks of Greek art in general. The formulas they invented as early as the sixth century B.C. have influenced the architecture of the past two …
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Ancient Greek art encompasses a wide range of artistic practices and styles from the Early Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period (circa 3000 BCE to 31 BCE). Greek art is renowned …
The building itself was constructed entirely of marble and richly embellished with sculpture, some of the finest examples of the high Classical style of the mid-fifth century B.C. Its sculptural decoration has had a major impact on other works …
Check out our three chapters about ancient Greek art in Reframing Art History: Pottery, the body, and the gods in ancient Greece, c. 800–490 B.C.E. War, democracy, and art in ancient Greece, c. 490–350 B.C.E. Empire and Art in …
In this collection, we examine the major aspects of the culture and thinking of the ancient Greeks, from temple architecture to how to live a good life. We also consider aspects of their religion - another outdoor activity - their diet, …
Over 3,000 years ago, these makers used natural resources like stone, clay, and metals to create new forms, styles, and techniques that remain iconic to this day. Explore a few highlights from the Art Institute’s collection of …
See highlights of Greek and Roman art in The Met collection. The Museum's collection of Greek and Roman art comprises more than 17,000 works ranging in date from the Neolithic period (ca. 4500 B.C.) to the time of the Roman …
Learn more about ancient Greek architecture in three chapters in Reframing Art History: Pottery, the body, and the gods in ancient Greece, c. 800–490 B.C.E., War, democracy, and art in ancient Greece, c. 490–350 B.C.E., and Empire …
Ancient Greek architects strove for the precision and excellence of workmanship that are the hallmarks of Greek art in general. The formulas they invented as early as the sixth century B.C. have influenced the architecture of the past two …