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* Most original art work
has been lost or badly
damaged :(
* Knowledge of Greek
paintings comes from
written descriptions
and from later Roman
Copies.
* An important form
of art in ancient Greece.
*Best preserved Greek
paintings are found on
vases.
*The Greeks initially adopted styles of painting from other cultures (Egypt), then transformed them into their own
*Greek vase painters
illustrated scenes from
every day life as well as
mythological events
If one is searching for good art, look no further than ancient Greece. Some of the best art comes from this ancient civilization. A few examples of these are from what historians call the Golden Age of Greek culture, a period during the 400s B.C.E. Probably the most prominent and famous symbol of this age is the city-state of Athens. The city’s wealth of resources attracted artists and philosophers from around the land. It is the architecture, painting, sculpture, and nature of Greek art that made this the golden age of Greek art.
Art was used as a medium to express the fundamental values of the Greeks.
The 4 main ways to convey the Greek ideals was through the appreciation of different art styles:
1. The Greeks used paintings and sculptures to portray their idealistic views of beauty
2. Since art was an expressive medium, it represented their pride in their city-states
3. Greek art expressed the Greek beliefs in harmony, balance, order and moderation through simplicity and restraint
4. The combination of beauty and usefulness
Conclusion
One can therefore tell that some of the greatest pieces of art come from Greece. The acropolis of Athens, as well as the Parthenon, are examples of Greek architecture. While the Greek paintings may not be as famous as others, they certainly are impressive with their details of myths and stories. The sculptures of Greece are more recognizable, with the sculptors Myron, Phidias, and Praxiteles making works such as the discus thrower or the statue of Zeus at Olympia. The nature of Greek art is again striking, being focused on human beauty and philosophy. It is clear then, that this era was truly the Golden Age of Greek culture.