Ancient Greek Art The social status of the artist in ancient Greece Techné - a craftsman Low social status Principal traits of ancient Greek art Naturalistic Idealistic For pragmatic purposes
Ancient Greek Art The theory of art in ancient Greece the mimetic theory works of art are imitations of nature
Ancient Greek Art Charioteer from the sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi c.470 B.C. cast bronze Archaeological Museum, Delphi
Ancient Greek Art Charioteer - detail from the sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi c.470 B.C. bronze Archaeological Museum, Delphi
Ancient Greek Art Peplos Kore c. 530 BC polychromed marble Athens Acropolis Museum
Lekythos Greek grave marker from Athens c.400 B.C. J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, California