Art and Architecture The Spread of Greek and Indian Artistic Styles through Trade

Greek Art & Architecture Symmetrical Geometric Columns Simple and beautiful Spread across the Mediterranean in a process known as “Hellenization” (from the Greek term for themselves, “Hellenes”)

Sculpture natural and human-like Often balancing on one leg (contraposto stance)

480 BCE

Poseidon 460 BCE

Discobolus 450 BCE

Apollo Belvedere 350 BCE

Roman Empire Period sculptures; around 200 CE

Buddha statue showing Hellenistic styling, created in modern Pakistan, 200s BCE

Architecture Use of marble Strong symmetry and use of geometric shapes Often pillars supporting triangular roofs

Parthenon – Greek Golden Age between the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars

Pantheon, Roman, Pax Romana Period

Petra, Modern Jordan, showing Hellenistic influence after conquest by Rome

Indian Art Lavish decoration Ornate – LOTS of stuff going on Depictions of flowers & plants Use of stupas Spread Throughout Southeast Asia, along with Hinduism and Buddhism via trade routes

Akshardam Hindu Temple, India

Hindu Temple in Malaysia, Southeast Asia

Sculpture Many arms – shows the power of the Hindu deities Buddha and bodhisattva statues for Buddhists

Lantao Buddhist Monastery, Hong Kong, China