Ancient Greece Answers

Picture 1 appears to be a Geometric vase, while Picture 2 is a small Geometric sculpture of a centaur. The vase would be characterized by horizontal bands, repeated patterns, and simplified figures arranged in an organized way. The centaur also shows typical Geometric features because its body is stylized rather than realistic and it is covered with decorative linear designs and spirals. Both works emphasize pattern, symmetry, and abstraction instead of naturalistic detail, which are key traits of Greek Geometric art.

This sculpture is entitled Nike of Samothrace. It was created during the Hellenistic period. It is thought to have commemorated an important naval victory, or some other type of war victory.

This relief sculpture is entitled Athena Attacking the Giants. It was created during the Hellenistic period. This sculpture shows an unhappy Athena, who is holding the men at either side, almost in a hostage manner. This sculpture is characteristic of the Hellenistic time period because it exhibits emotion, anger, and violence, which were all common in Hellenistic art due to the circumstances at the time Greece.

Alexander the Great died unexpectedly in 323 BCE. As a result, the whole empire began to fall, and leaders fought over power and the empire. Artists of this period had a noticeably different vision of art. Art before this time period were characterized as religious and peaceful. Hellenistic art became more realistic. Hellenistic art is known for the expression of pain, anger, and other dark emotions.