Ancient greece

Ancient Greece

By zulmadiaz10
  • Period: 800 BCE to 100 BCE

    Ancient Etruria

    Characteristics:
    -Human Figures, lively, animated, and expressive
    -Vibrant color and pattern
    -emphasis on movement, gesture, and individuality
  • Period: 650 BCE to 480 BCE

    Archaic Period

    Characteristics:
    - Harmonious Proportions
    - Naturalistic Sculptures
    - Archaic Smile
    - Kore- Unmarried female; Clothed; Votive offerings
    - Kourous- Standing Nude; Young man of noble rank; grave markings, etc.
  • New York Kouros, Archaic Period, c. 590-580 BCE, Marble, 6' ht, Metropolitan Museum of Art
    590 BCE

    New York Kouros, Archaic Period, c. 590-580 BCE, Marble, 6' ht, Metropolitan Museum of Art

    The New York Kouros shows a strong ideal body reflecting how much the ancient Greeks valued youth and strength. These traits were key to success in Greek sports war
    Artwork Source Citation:Greek Archaic Period. New York Kouros, c. 590-580 BCE. Marble, 6' ht, Metropolitan Museum of Art.
    Info Source:Dr. Monica Bulger, "Marble statue of a kouros" February 2, 2024, Metropolitan Museum of Art, https://smarthistory.org/marble-statue-of-a-kouros-new-york-kouros/.
  • Anavysos Kouros, Archaic Period, c. 540-500 BCE, Marble, 6'4" ht, Cemetery at Anavysos near Athens.
    540 BCE

    Anavysos Kouros, Archaic Period, c. 540-500 BCE, Marble, 6'4" ht, Cemetery at Anavysos near Athens.

    The Anavysos Kouros was the ideal image of Greek Masculinity, representing their cultural ideal as youthful vitality and perfection.
    Artwork ID: Greek Archaic Period. Anavysos Kouros c.540-500 BCE. Marble, 6'4" ht, Cemetery at Anavysos near Athens.
    Source: Dr. Monica Bulger, "Anavysos Kouros ," in Smarthistory, December 11, 2023, https://smarthistory.org/anavysos-kouros/.
  • Tomb of the Augurs, Ancient Etruria, c.530-520 B.C.E, Necropolis of Monterozzi, Tarquinia, Italy.
    530 BCE

    Tomb of the Augurs, Ancient Etruria, c.530-520 B.C.E, Necropolis of Monterozzi, Tarquinia, Italy.

    The Tomb of Augurs is a representation of Funenary rituals, status, and and the Etruscan view of the afterlife as a solemn transition, reflecting the Archaic's period's focus on ritual symbolism, and early Greek artistic influence.
    Artwork ID: Ancient Etruria, Tomb of the Augurs , c.530-520 B.C.E., Necropolis of Monterozzi, Tarquinia, Italy.
  • Kritios Boy, Early Classical Period, c. 480 BCE, Marble, 3'10" ht. Acropolis Museum, Athens.
    480 BCE

    Kritios Boy, Early Classical Period, c. 480 BCE, Marble, 3'10" ht. Acropolis Museum, Athens.

    The Kritios boy marks a shift to lifelike Art, showing how real bodies move and the Greek focus on balance and form. It leaves behind the stiff, Egyptian style and shows the Greek shift to realism and how the body naturally moves.
    Artwork ID: Greek Early Classical Period, Kritios Boy c.480 BCE, Marble, 3'10"ht, Acropolis Museum,Athens
    Source: Dr. Monica Bulger, "Kritios Boy" February 6, 2024, Acropolis Museum, Athens, https://smarthistory.org/kritios-boy/.
  • Period: 480 BCE to 450 BCE

    Early Classical Period

    Characteristics:
    - Severe Style
    - Heightened Emotions
    - Contrapposto Pose
    - Canon of Proportions
  • Tomb of the Triclinium, Ancient Etruria, c.470 B.C.E, Etruscan Chamber Tomb, Tarquinia, Italy.
    470 BCE

    Tomb of the Triclinium, Ancient Etruria, c.470 B.C.E, Etruscan Chamber Tomb, Tarquinia, Italy.

    The tomb of the Triclinium is a representation of celebration, status, and belief in the afterlife reflecting the artistic style of the Etruscan Archaic Period.
    Artwork ID: Ancient Etruria, Tomb of the Triclinium , c.470 B.C.E, Etruscan Chamber Tomb, Tarquinia, Italy.
    Source: Dr. Jeffrey A. Becker, " Tomb of the Triclinium ," August 8, 2015, https://smarthistory.org/tomb-of-the-triclinium/.
  • Myron Discus Thrower, Early Classical Period, c. 460-450 BCE. Marble, 5'11"ht. National Roman Museum, Rome, Italy.
    460 BCE

    Myron Discus Thrower, Early Classical Period, c. 460-450 BCE. Marble, 5'11"ht. National Roman Museum, Rome, Italy.

    Myron's Discus Thrower embodies Greek ideals of balance, reason, and perfection, which were key to their culture and philosophy at the time.
    Artwork ID: Greek Early Classical Period, Myron Discus Thrower c.460-450 BCE, Marble, 5'11"ht. National Rome Museum, Rome, Italy.
    Source: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, "Myron, Discobolus Discus Thrower ," December 9, 2015,https://smarthistory.org/myron-discobolus-discus-thrower/.
  • Period: 450 BCE to 400 BCE

    High Classical Period

    Characteristics:
    - Idealism
    - Proportion
    - Balance
  • Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs, High Classical Period, c.440 B.C.E, Marble, British Museum, London
    440 BCE

    Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs, High Classical Period, c.440 B.C.E, Marble, British Museum, London

    The battle of Lapiths, and Centaurs symbolized the conflict between civilization and savagery. It reflected high classical ideals of reason, order, and self control.
    Artwork ID:High Classical Period, The Battle of Lapiths and Centaurs c.440 B.C.E, Marble, British Museum, London
    Source: Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Rachel Kousser, "The Parthenon, Athens," in Smarthistory, December 14, 2015, accessed October 16, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/the-parthenon-athens/.
  • Funenary Stele Of Hegeso, High Classical Period, c.400 BCE, Marble, 5'2"ht, National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
    400 BCE

    Funenary Stele Of Hegeso, High Classical Period, c.400 BCE, Marble, 5'2"ht, National Archaeological Museum, Athens.

    The Funenary Stele of Hegeso symbolizes the domestic role of women in Classical Athens and reflects values of time- order, harmony, family, and social hierarchy.
    Artwork ID: Greek High Classical Period, Funenary Stele of Hegeso ,c.400 BCE, Marble, 5'2" ht, National Archaeological Museum, Athens
    Source: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris, "Grave stele of Hegeso," in Smarthistory, December 13, 2015, accessed October 15, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/grave-stele-of-hegeso/.
  • Period: 400 BCE to 323 BCE

    Late Classical Period

    Characteristics:
    -Political Instability
    -Emotional and Realistic representations
    -Increased individualism
  • Piraeus Athena, Late Classical Period, c. 350 B.C.E, bronze, 2.35 m high, Archaelogical Museum of Piraeus
    350 BCE

    Piraeus Athena, Late Classical Period, c. 350 B.C.E, bronze, 2.35 m high, Archaelogical Museum of Piraeus

    The Piraeus Athena symbolizes Athena as a wise and protective warrior, reflecting late classical ideals, of naturalism, emotional restraint, and civic identity.
    Artwork ID:Late Classical Period, Piraeus Athena ,c.350 B.C.E, bronze, 2.35m high, Archaelogical Museum of Piraeus
    Source:Dr. Monica Bulger, "Piraeus Athena," in Smarthistory, August 1, 2024, accessed October 16, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/piraeus-athena/.
  • Period: 323 BCE to 31 BCE

    Greek Hellenism

    Characteristics:
    - Dramatic and Theatrical
    -Emotionally Expressive
    -Cosmopolitan subject matter
    -Dynamic
    -Movement
  • Battle between Alexander the Great and King Darius III, Late Classical Period, c. 310 B.C.E, National Archaeological Museum, Naples
    310 BCE

    Battle between Alexander the Great and King Darius III, Late Classical Period, c. 310 B.C.E, National Archaeological Museum, Naples

    The battle symbolizes Greek heroism triumphing over chaos, reflecting Late Classical ideals of realism, emotion, and individual power.
    Artwork ID: Late Classical Period, The Battle between Alexander the Great and King Darius III ,c.310 B.C.E, National Archaeological Museum, Naples
    Source:Jessica Mingoia, "Alexander Mosaic from the House of the Faun, Pompeii," in Smarthistory, June 6, 2021, accessed October 16, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/alexander-mosaic-from-the-house-of-the-faun-pompeii/.
  • The Pergamon Altar, Hellenistic Period, c.200-150 B.C.E, 35.64 x 33.4 meters, Pergamon Museum, Berlin
    200 BCE

    The Pergamon Altar, Hellenistic Period, c.200-150 B.C.E, 35.64 x 33.4 meters, Pergamon Museum, Berlin

    The Pergamon Altar is a Hellenistic monument celebrating Zeus and Athenas victory over the giants, symbolizing the triumph of order and reflecting the era's focus on emotional intensity, movement, and political power.
    Artwork ID: Hellenistic Period, The Pergamon Altar ,c.200-150 B.C.E, 35.64 x 33.4 meters, Pergamon Museum, Berlin.
    Source: Karin E. Christiaens, "The Pergamon Altar" April 1, 2021, Pergamon Museum, Berlin, https://smarthistory.org/the-pergamon-altar/.
  • Apollonius, Boxer at rest, Hellenistic Period, c.100 B.C.E, bronze, Palazzo Massimo, Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome
    100 BCE

    Apollonius, Boxer at rest, Hellenistic Period, c.100 B.C.E, bronze, Palazzo Massimo, Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome

    Apollonius, Boxer at rest reflects the Hellenistic period's shift to emotional realism, portraying a worn, vulnerable athlete with raw humanity.
    Artwork ID: Hellenistic Period, Apollonius Boxer at rest , c.100 B.C.E, bronze, Palazzo Massimo, Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome.