Greece Scavenger Hunt Notes
Greek Architecture - Columns Doric First style Circular capital Ionic Thinnest and smallest Volute (scroll) Corinthian Elaborate capitals Caryatids
Lasting Influence of Greek Columns
The Acropolis
Propylaea (Gateway)
Lasting Influence of Greek Propylaea
Parthenon
Greek Theater Comedy Tragedy* Mocked people and ideas Aristophanes Love, loss, pride, abuse of power, negative relationships Sophocles Euripides
Greek Pottery Used in every day life Amphorae (storage container) Water, wine, oil, perfume Amphorae (storage container) Lekythos (jar) Oinochoe (jug) Kylix (bowl/cup) Geometric patterns Black figure pottery Storytelling
Greek Sculpture Classical Age Revolution in style and function Depiction of realistic human forms Naturalistic poses Statues and decorations of buildings
Greek Warfare Hoplite Phalanx Citizen soldiers Purchased own armor and weapons 1/3 – ½ of adult male population Spears and bronze Shields/Armor Average hoplite carried only shield, spear, and helmet Basic military training Phalanx Closely joined rectangular shape with shields and long spears overlapping