Section 4: Art of Greece and the Aegean World
How does Ancient Greece differ in contrast to the religion and government of Ancient Egypt?
How does the geography of Aegean lands contrast to the fertile valleys of Mesopotamia and Egypt?
What are some characteristics of art from the Cycladic Islands?
Give an example of a piece of work that shows the Minoan civilization's interest in the Bull.
Contrast the Minoan civilization to that of the Mycenaean culture. Be sure to explain how geography had a huge affect on their culture.
Compare and Contrast the Archaic Kouros to that of the Ancient Egyptian sculpture of rulers.
How is Kritios Boy (Early Classical Period) different than the Archaic Kouros figure?
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| Lion Gate at Mycenae | Palace of Knossos (Minoan) | Funerary Vase (Geometric) | Standing Youth (Kouros) |
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| Black Figure Vases | Kritios Boy (Early Classical) | The Parthenon | Porch of the Maidens (Erecthieon) |
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| Doryphoros (Polykleitos) |