classics definitions

contrapposto

the weight of a figure is rested on one leg

kouros

means a male youth

plural is kouroi

new york kouros

kore

youthful female

plural -korai

berlin kore

what is the canon

polykleitos(seen on doryphoros)- perfectly harmonious and balanced proportions of the human body in the sculpted form.

xenia

greek concept of hospitality

• defined by gift giving,food and

good xenia telemachus,eumaeus and circe

bad suitors,cyclops

nostos

a hero returning home

odysseus

furor?

when emotions or other violent forces are allowed to run uncontrolled.

Often depicted using fire and storms

examples: Aeneas’ anger towards helen or Junos anger towards the trojans

Pietas

Aeneas is known as “pius Aeneas”

dutifulness, affection, love, loyalty, and gratitude

Black Figure Technique

has black figures on a red background

Red Figure Technique

has red figures on a black background

Whats the difference between black and red figure technique?

black-figure shows black figures on a red background, created by incising details into a black slip, while red-figure shows red figures on a black background, created by painting details with a brush

bi-lingual vase

Half red figure half black