GEOMETRIC PERIOD: 900–700 BCE

studied byStudied by 0 people
0.0(0)
learn
LearnA personalized and smart learning plan
exam
Practice TestTake a test on your terms and definitions
spaced repetition
Spaced RepetitionScientifically backed study method
heart puzzle
Matching GameHow quick can you match all your cards?
flashcards
FlashcardsStudy terms and definitions

1 / 3

flashcard set

Earn XP

Description and Tags

Starts out pretty small–mostly small bronzes Fairly stylized Human figures disappear for 300 years or so but then come back Coaligns with the creation of the Greek Polis CONCEPTUAL: ARTISTS PORTRAY SUBJECTS IN TERMS OF CLEARLY ARTICULATED COMPONENT PARTS

4 Terms

1
<p><span>Geometric Horse</span></p>

Geometric Horse

Olympia 

  • 8th c. BCE

  • Est. of clearly defined sanctuaries for practice of cult 9th and 8th c. BCE!!

    • Prior to this, we do not have a lot of architecture in the mainland post Mycenaeans that is clearly set aside for cult worship

  • Bulls (substitutes of sacrifice), horses (heroic/artistic associations) popular 

    • Snodgrass: raw and 

      • Raw: personal items of some value 

  • Individual features depicted through geometric approximations (just enough detail to make it recognizable)

  • Olympic games founded in 776 BCE

New cards
2
<p><span>Geometric Tripod cauldron with Horse Protomes</span></p>

Geometric Tripod cauldron with Horse Protomes

  • 8th c. BCE

  • Tripods given to victors of the olympic games

  • Tripod cauldrons: ring handles decorated with horses, occasionally helmeted human figures 

    • Protome: figured extensions projecting from rims of cauldrons and other metal vessels 

  • Prizes in athletic competitions – elite status 

  • Heroic/aristocratic imagery

  • Rise of Panhellenic sanctuaries (ex: Olympia, Delphi) alongside rise of polis 

    • Shared separation of elites 

    • Agnostic: competitive

    • Social stratification definitely becomes more apparent in this period, can see it in votives

New cards
3
<p><span>Geometric Group of Man and Centaur</span></p>

Geometric Group of Man and Centaur

Olympia

  • Ca. 750–700 BCE

  • Could be hercules and the centaur Nessos?

    • Similar early depictions of Herakles with sword, belt, helmet

  • So mythological episodes being produced in statuary? Crazy 

  • Multi–figured bronze votives from Olympia

  • Some inspired by mythological episodes 

  • Originally inlaid eyes 

  • Centaur is a human with a horse’s back legs

New cards
4
<p><span>Bronze Warrior from Karditsa</span></p>

Bronze Warrior from Karditsa

(Thessaly) 

  • Ca. 700 BCE

  • Rise of warrior class

  • Wicker impressions added to shield 

  • Light helmet, belt, spear in right hand (missing)

  • Emphasis on joints, skinny waist, flat chest

  • Increasing interest in facial features 

  • Increased detail

New cards

Explore top notes

note Note
studied byStudied by 64 people
213 days ago
4.7(3)
note Note
studied byStudied by 26 people
891 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 25 people
514 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 4 people
688 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 16 people
903 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 10 people
760 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 67 people
701 days ago
5.0(4)
note Note
studied byStudied by 44 people
758 days ago
5.0(3)

Explore top flashcards

flashcards Flashcard (92)
studied byStudied by 11 people
841 days ago
4.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (116)
studied byStudied by 10 people
800 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (43)
studied byStudied by 15 people
3 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (57)
studied byStudied by 17 people
750 days ago
5.0(2)
flashcards Flashcard (40)
studied byStudied by 2 people
177 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (71)
studied byStudied by 42 people
385 days ago
5.0(4)
flashcards Flashcard (82)
studied byStudied by 41 people
88 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (222)
studied byStudied by 29 people
646 days ago
5.0(1)
robot