Greek Art
The ancient Greeks became known for their perfection in art. During the classical era they developed their own style that historians would later call the Severe Style. During the Classical Period, Greek artists began to sculpt people in more relaxed postures and even in action scenes. The most famous works from this era include the statue of Zeus at Olympia and the statue of Athena at Parthenos. Greek Columns Greek Architecture was intertwined with their art. A big part of their architecture was their columns. The Greek columns have been used in western architecture for the past 2500 years. In Greek Architecture there were three main types of columns that were used: The Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. See below for examples. Pottery One place where Greek painting did survive was on pottery and ceramics. We can tell from the intricate detail and quality of work that the Greeks were very talented painters. See you on next post...