Desiree Fitchie - Greek Art

Did You Know?..That there are over twelve different shapes and sizes of vasesthat the Ancient Greeks used to make various types of vases?!

There are six different stylesof Ancient Greek sculptures:▪ Minoan (6000-1500 BCE)▪ Cycladic (3300-2000 BCE)▪ Mycenean (1700-1001 BCE)▪ Archaic (700-500 BCE)▪ Classical (480-336 BCE) ▪ Hellenistic (336-146 BCE)

GREEK ART

MyronMyron was an Athenian sculpter, who was born in Eleutherae. He was known to have been taught by Ageladas of Argos. Myron was known for mostly creating bronze statues of god's and heroes that represented athletes. Myron had often created sculptures and statues that contained human and animal features all in one sculpture. Myron's work had seem so realistic with such detail that would shock many, even many from today. Some of Myron's work has been found and restored, and is being displayed in museums

EuphroniosEuphroios was an Athenian vase painter and potter, who was born in the 6th Century in BCE. Euphronios was most important for his detailed red-figured technique. Euphronios work usually represented every-day life. He was known for his greatdetail in the body and shapes in the figures. He carefully painted the muscles, and bodyonto the vase, followed by the equiptment and clothes.

Greek Monuments▪Sparta Statue▪Olympia▪Troy▪Valley of Temples▪ Paestum

Ancient Greek buildings arebest known for their long pillards.

Greek artists created what their society urged and inspired them to do.

Sparta`shelmet

Olympia