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The Evolution of Art. What can art tell us about culture?

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1 The Evolution of Art

2 What can art tell us about culture?

3 Before the Greeks….

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7 … and the Greeks. What do you notice that is different about the following works of art.

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14 Sculpture of a Muse. One who inspires art and theatre.

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18 Bathing woman (possibly Aphrodite) Depicts an every day action. Very true to figure. Finger is bent. Balance. Rounded.

19 Characteristics of Classical Greek Art Expressed ideals of harmony, balance, order and moderation.Expressed ideals of harmony, balance, order and moderation. Expressed emotion.Expressed emotion. Glorified humans (Humanism)Glorified humans (Humanism) Combined beauty and usefulnessCombined beauty and usefulness Symbolized pride of people in their city-statesSymbolized pride of people in their city-states

20 Emphasis on power and balance. Motion. Celebrates a famous athelete.

21 Smooth eyeballs No attempt at showing a look or a glance. Viewer has to infer the emotion. Aim of Greek art to show only the outside of the body. You were supposed to look at it as a beautiful natural object, not a human with fleeting moods.

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23 Key to Greek Art: The Golden Mean Pythagoras, Greek Geometer Golden Section (length from tip of middle finger to forearm/elbow) is the basis for the proportions of the human figure. Showed human body is built with each part in a definite Golden Proportion to all other parts. His discoveries had a tremendous effect on Greek art.

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