The Human Form: Archaic to Hellenistic
The development of the human figure in Greek art from the Archaic Period through the Hellenistic Period is represented by changes in artistic technique, themselves reflective of cultural and philosophical value shifts in Greek society. As Greece became more philosophical and sophisticated, its artespecially that which depicted the human formalso appreciated in terms of idealization, realism, and drama.
During the Archaic Period (600-400 BC), Greek art was characterized by the development of the kouroi and korai statues. These statues depicted young men (kouroi) and young women (korai). They were typically rigid and frontal, and resembled Egyptian statues. Male figures were usually nude, but female figures clothed. One well-known feature of this period was the "Archaic smile" a mysterious Mona Lisa-type expression often found on the faces of these statues. This period also saw the human form portrayed in vase painting, consisting of black-figure and red-figure pottery. The former used silhouetted figures painted in black, and the latter showed the background filled in, leaving the figures in the natural red of the clay. As the Archaic Period progressed, there was a gradual move towards naturalism in art. Figures began to...
…Greek world expanded and interacted with surrounding regions, there was a noticeable fusion of styles and subjects in art, which reflected the changes in its own culture and business (Stokstad & Cothren, 2018).Overall, the trajectory of the human figure in Greek art, from the Archaic to the Hellenistic periods, reveals movement from the stylized and symbolic representations of the early kouroi and korai to the dramatic sculptures of the Hellenistic era. This movement mirrored the broader social changes of Greek society. The way Greece saw itself is basically the way it represented the human form from one period to another; the…
References
Stokstad, M. & Cothren, M. W. (2018). Art History, Vol. 1. Pearson
The above perception of the insanity of life is not at all apparent in the second painting of Georges Seurat. While it is mystical, it gives too much quiescence that is there with the impressionistic style. This like Picasso's painting above is a happy trip and does not exhibit as much negative energy as Picasso. He also does not seem to be trying to summon any primitive energies. Rather Seurat's
Art History: The Impressionists Baroque The word baroque has no clear origin. Some says that it came from a medieval philosophical word connoting the strange or the ridiculous, some consider it as derived from the Spanish barueco or Portuguese referring to an irregular shaped pearl. As 18th century was coming to an end baroque find its way to art criticism terminology in form of epithet leveled against art of the 17th century,
Art "Sacrifice of Isaac" Analysis This paper will focus upon Lorenzo Ghiberti and one of his artistic works called "Sacrifice of Isaac." The paper will provide a context within which to explain and evaluate this sculpture. Referencing art history, world history, and the artist's personal history, the paper will explore and analyze "Sacrifice of Isaac" as a seminal work of a famous artist that serves as a masterpiece representing the entire artistic
Sculpture An unconventional equestrian statue adorns the outside of the Federal Trade Commission building in Washington, D.C. Rather than riding astride his horse, the man depicted in the statue by Michael Lantz is wrestling with the animal. The physical exertion on the part of both man and horse is immediately apparent in their expressive body language, tense musculature, and fervent facial expressions. Erected in 1942, the "Man Controlling Trade" is deeply
Sculpture as Art Sculpture is art for a variety of reasons. First, the sculptor must study art, to begin his craft. He must also study stone carving, or work with stone and other mediums to become successful. Michelangelo did not simply pick up a chisel and begin to carve the Pieta; he studied with several masters, and worked on his art for years before he sculpted this masterpiece. He had to learn
Our semester plans gives you unlimited, unrestricted access to our entire library of resources —writing tools, guides, example essays, tutorials, class notes, and more.
Get Started Now