1. 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

2. Ancient Greek Art
The theory of art in ancient Greece
the mimetic theory
works of art are imitations of nature

3. Ancient Greek Art Charioteer from the sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
c.470 B.C.
cast bronze
Archaeological Museum, Delphi

4. Ancient Greek Art Charioteer - detail
from the sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
c.470 B.C.
bronze
Archaeological Museum, Delphi

7. Ancient Greek Art Peplos Kore c. 530 BC polychromed marble
Athens Acropolis Museum

10. Lekythos
Greek grave marker from Athens
c.400 B.C.
J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, California