1. Greek Culture and Art

2. Greek Culture Three Periods in Greek History: Archaic 600 – 480 BC Classical 480 – 323 BC Hellenistic 323 – 31 BC Greeks Refered to themselves as “Hellas” Time periods well documented Influence from outside factors

3. Greek Theology Mythology was infused in literature. Hesiod 700 BC - poet ‘Genealogy’ of Zeus back to Chaos. Also wrote “Works and Days” The Greek Gods/Goddesses were a way for the people to explain the unexplainable They Myths were apart of everyday life.

4. Greek Writings Homer (not Simpson) 800 BC Did not write his works. Was Blind Iliad: Greek Hero Achilles and the battle of Troy Emphasis is honor, vengeance and feud The Odyssey After Troy, King Ithaca battles monsters. Offers insight into private and domestic life.

5. Greek Writings Herodotus The First “Historian” Wrote 50 years after the Persian War Historiae – Inquiries Sapphos – Female poet School for females on the isle of Lesbos

6. Greek Philosophy Meaning the “love of wisdom” Investigated nature in a new way Did not deny the existence of the Gods – but looked at in a more abstract way

7. Greek Philosophy Socrates 470 – 399 BC Left no writings. “Know Thyself” Nature and Origin of the Universe

8. Greek Philosophy Plato 428 – 348 BC Learned from Socrates One of many philosophers who discussed the nature of government. The Repubic and The Laws Both examine his ideals of laws required for its functioning Socratic Dialog

9. Greek Philosophy Aristotle (384 – 322 BC) Was a student of Plato Taught Alexander the Great Was more than a Philosopher Found interest in Biology, and the study of animals

10. Greek Science Greeks were known for developing mathematics Archaic mathematician Pythagoras. There were many advances at this point in time in Biology. Many Greek scientists were testing their theories Greeks were also inventors. Archimedes.

11. Greek Architecture Developed the post and Lintel style of building Incorporated sculpture and murals into their building Temples built for the Gods/Goddesses Parthenon 480 BC Temple of Athena Nike Entrance of the Parthenon

12. Greek Architecture Late Classical/Hellenistic we see the Greeks building large Theaters.

13. Greek Art Murals Greeks did do large colourful frescos Talked about in many different writings Due to exposure to elements, very few to none survived

14. Greek Sculpture Archic Style Posture influence of the Egyptian sculpture Human Figures – life size and minimal details Figures were grave markers Male Called Kouros (Greek for boy) No distinct features Emphasis on Anatomy (nude) Female Called Korai (Greek for Girl) Clothed Pose less rigid

17. Greek Sculpture Classical Style Calm facial expressions Nude Perfectionism/Idealism Depictions of Greek Gods/Goddesses or other famous Greeks Marble and Bronze Attention to Details and Anatomy

19. Greek Sculpture Hellenistic Style More emotion Detail in drapery Most dramatic poses