Greek AH

black-figure

Greek ceramics painted with slip that turned black during firing, where figures are painted while the surrounding ground is left unpainted.

colonnade

A row of columns supporting either a straight lintel or a series of arches.

contrapposto

A composition for representing walking movement in a human figure by counterbalancing bent and straight limbs, turns of hips, shoulders, and head around a central axis.

kore

An ancient Greek statue of a standing young woman.

kouros

An ancient Greek statue of a standing nude young man.

red-figure

Greek ceramics where figures are unpainted except for lines and details, with the surrounding ground painted, resulting in reddish figures against a black ground.

Doric order, A type of architectural order characterized by simple, sturdy columns without bases.

Ionic order, An architectural order noted for its more slender and elegant columns, featuring scroll-like volutes.

Corinthian order, The most elaborate of the classical orders, characterized by slender columns and an ornate capital decorated with acanthus leaves.

Dipylon Krater, A large ancient vase from Athens dating c. 750–735 BC, representing geometric style.

Orientalizing Amphora. A vase dating c. 600 BC, exhibiting features from Orientalizing style.

Exekias (potter and painter), Ajax and Achilles Playing a Game, black-figure amphora, Athens, c. 540–530 BC

Phrasikleia Kore, A marble statue dating c. 550–540 BC, representing an Archaic style.

Anavysos Kouros, A marble statue dating c. 530 BC, illustrating the Archaic style.

Death of Sarpedon, A red-figure krater painted by Euphronios in Athens, dating c. 515 BC.

Zeus (Poseidon?), A cast bronze statue dating c. 460–450 BC, associated with Classical style.

Doryphoros (Spear-bearer), A renowned sculpture by Polykleitos from Athens, dating c. 450 BC, exemplifying Classical style.

The Parthenon, A Doric/Ionic temple in Athens designed by Iktinos and Kallikrates, built between 447–432 BC.

Aphrodite of Knidos, A renowned sculpture by Praxiteles, created around c. 340–330 BC in Late Classical style.

Apoxyomenos (The Scraper), A sculpture by Lysippos, dating c. 330 BC, representing Late Classical style.

Drunken Old Woman, A Hellenistic sculpture from around c. 200 BC.

Great Altar of Zeus, An altar in Pergamon from c. 175–150 BC, showcasing Hellenistic style.

Athena Battling Titans, A frieze sculpture from the Great Altar of Zeus.

Seated Boxer, A bronze statue dating c. 50 BC, illustrating the Hellenistic style.

Troy, pergamon, Athens, Alexandria

Plan of the Parthenon, Athens. 447–432 BC