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Greek & Roman Art & Architecture
Greek & Roman Art & Architecture
Similarities & Differences
By: Meri, Spencer, & Alex
Similarities & Differences
By: Meri, Spencer, & Alex
Greek SculpturesGreek Sculptures
Greek sculture always depicted the perfect being.
They were basically the Greek ecpectation of what Gods & Goddesses looked like.
Greek sculture always depicted the perfect being.
They were basically the Greek ecpectation of what Gods & Goddesses looked like.
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http://www.olsjschool.net/pages/subzone/archive/year5_grkart.htm
FeaturesFeatures
Curly Hair: Humanizing Quality
High Forehead: Intellectuality
Widespread & Deep set Eyes: Breath of vision & intelligence
Straight Nose: Firmness of Purpose
Close set Ears: Caution Full Lips: Sensuality Prominent Chin:
Firmness of Purpose
Curly Hair: Humanizing Quality
High Forehead: Intellectuality
Widespread & Deep set Eyes: Breath of vision & intelligence
Straight Nose: Firmness of Purpose
Close set Ears: Caution Full Lips: Sensuality Prominent Chin:
Firmness of Purpose
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http://www.brianmicklethwait.com/culture/archives/2003/09/
Roman Sculpture
Roman Sculpture
Roman Sculpture depicted more realistic human traits.
Roman Sculpture depicted more realistic human traits.
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http://www.mlahanas.de/Greeks/Live/Writer/Sapho.htm
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http://www.francoermarmista.com/eng/statues.htm
Common Characteristics?Common Characteristics?
Roman sculptures: actual people, wrinkles & all.
Most sculptors remained nameless.
Roman sculptures: actual people, wrinkles & all.
Most sculptors remained nameless.
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DifferencesDifferences
Roman Sculpture Real People No really specific
characteristics, just features of a regular person.
Women often more realistic & full, to represent strength in women.
Roman Sculpture Real People No really specific
characteristics, just features of a regular person.
Women often more realistic & full, to represent strength in women.
Greek Sculpture• Version of Gods
& Goddesses• Specific features
acceptable.• Portrays what’s
considered “beautiful”
Greek Sculpture• Version of Gods
& Goddesses• Specific features
acceptable.• Portrays what’s
considered “beautiful”
ComparisonComparison
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Roman Sculpture
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Greek Sculpture
Notice: Roman man is old, and draped. Greek man is young and naked, with the specific traits of Greek preference.
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/art/sculpture/hellenistic.htm
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/art/sculpture/hellenistic.htm
ComparisonComparison
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Roman Sculpture
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Greek Sculpture
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Greek_Slave.jpg
Notice: Roman women were sculpted as draped with clothes, Greek women were sculpted showing off their goddess-like bodies.
BibliographyBibliography
"All about ancient roman sculpture: materials, styles and artists." Essortment Articles: Free Online Articles on Health, Science, Education & More. 03 Feb. 2009 <http://www.essortment.com/lifestyle/romansculpture_sapn.htm>.
"Classical Sculpture." Greek Landscapes: Photo Travel Guide to Greece. 03 Feb. 2009 <http://www.greeklandscapes.com/greece/athens_museum_classical.html>.
Ms. Dority; Art History notes. : )
"All about ancient roman sculpture: materials, styles and artists." Essortment Articles: Free Online Articles on Health, Science, Education & More. 03 Feb. 2009 <http://www.essortment.com/lifestyle/romansculpture_sapn.htm>.
"Classical Sculpture." Greek Landscapes: Photo Travel Guide to Greece. 03 Feb. 2009 <http://www.greeklandscapes.com/greece/athens_museum_classical.html>.
Ms. Dority; Art History notes. : )
