Chapter 14A Classical Art: Greece

The ancient Greeks considered themselves to be the center of the universe or "the measure of all things,"
a concept known as __________.

naturalism

The circles, squares, patterning, and rigid wedge-shaped torsos depicted on the Dipylon Vase indicate
that it is a fine example of the __________ period of Greek art.

Geometric

Although no female artists are recorded in Greek art, the vase called Women Working Wool on a Loom is
evidence that __________ was an important art form for women.

weaving

During the __________ period of Greek art, an architectural format was developed that served as a model
for all later Greek temples. The central room of the temple was known as a __________.

Archaic; cella

The Fran�ois Vase, with black figures on a reddish background, is an example of the __________ painting
technique and was produced during the __________ period of Greek art.

red-figure; Classical

On a Doric order building the frieze is divided vertically into compartments. The triglyphs contained
vertical grooves and the __________were filled with sculpted figures.

metopes

The Fallen Warrior from the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina was posed in such a way that the body's form
corresponded to the sharp angles of the __________ on which it was placed.

pediment

Some of the earliest freestanding sculptures of the Archaic period were kouros figures, or blocky statues of
nude young men, all with a conventionalized facial expression called the __________.

Archaic smile

During the Classical period, __________ became the center of Greek art and culture under the dynamic
statesman __________.

Athens; Pericles

Myron's Discobolos or Discus Thrower is representative of the most significant development in Early
Classical art: the introduction of __________.

implied movement in sculpture

Praxiteles' Hermes and Dionysos, from the Late Classical period, depicts a graceful and naturalistic
body stance, called the __________, and an increased emphasis on __________.

S-curve; emotional expression

In an effort to produce an integrated look to the Parthenon, all of the following construction variations
are found except that the __________.

top step of the platform is perfectly straight

The contrast of textures and fluidity and spontaneity of movement found in the Parthenon's pediment
grouping called The Three Goddesses is typical of the __________ style.

Classical

Much of the art of the Hellenistic period, like The Dying Gaul, illustrates that period's preoccupation
with __________.

high drama, unleashed passion, and theatrical excess