Unit 2: Greek Art Ideal Forms Sculpture

OVERVIEW In class, you will be creating a sculpture of yourself that represents your “ideal’ form. You must choose one of the Greek styles that we covered in class and explain how you used Greek mentality and culture to capture your personality.

DRIVING QUESTION: How can I use Greek style sculpture and Greek mentality/culture to capture my “ideal” self? DELIVERABLES Completed sculpture 2-page Art history Paper DUE DATE Monday Feb 26th 9am

Greek Style- Archaic, classical, Hellenistic

Greek Style- Archaic, classical, Hellenistic

Topics: Greek Culture/Mentality Greek Concepts (Rationalism, Idealism, Naturalism, Humanism) Mythology (gods and goddesses) Philosophy (Socrates, Plato) Politics Sports Customs (funerary practices, rituals, Greek life) Come up with your own

Examples

Examples

Art History Paper: Greek Sculpture (2 pages, double spaced, 1in margins, 12 font) Description: What does it look like? Style: Explain and describe the Greek style of sculpture you used. Culture/Mentality: Overview of the Greek culture or mentality you used in your sculpture.   Opinions and Conclusions: How did you use Greek sculpture and Greek mentality/culture to exhibit your “ideal” self? Essential Skill Grade: Content

“What is my “ideal” self?” Intro: 5 minute sketch Directions: In the blank paper, sketch out your response to the following question. “What is my “ideal” self?”

Share Out Share out your sketches with the person next to you! Similarities? Differences? How do you define “ideal” self?

Directions: Grab a laptop and start with some research. Look up Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic style of sculptures Which sculptures inspires you? * Use Google Arts and Culture –Search: Greek Sculpture