Archaic Greece art terms

style is derived from egypt, these were often used like stock images, In other words, nearly identical figures could represent different things depending on context and the addition or subtraction of attributes. anatomical measurements encouraged sculptors to treat anatomical features as discrete units, and the body as a composite of separate parts: sharp lines distinguish arms and legs from the torso, the hair looks like a wig. Means maiden, female always shown clothed. meant to show female in the prime of her life

Kore

the peplos kore

example of kore

style is derived from egypt, these were often used like stock images, In other words, nearly identical figures could represent different things depending on context and the addition or subtraction of attributes. anatomical measurements encouraged sculptors to treat anatomical features as discrete units, and the body as a composite of separate parts: sharp lines distinguish arms and legs from the torso, the hair looks like a wig. male always shown nude. meant to show a man in the prime of his life

kouros

new york kouros

example of kouros

a style of ancient Greek pottery in which the background of the pottery is painted black while the figures and details are left in the natural red or orange color of the clay

red figure pottery

Chalcidian Eye Cup (kylix)

example of red figure pottery

the convex curve given to a column, spire, or similar upright member, in an attempt to correct the optical illusion that may make the shaft appear to curve inward

entasis

temple of hera the l

example of entasis