Greek Art
The art of ancient Greece, known for its realistic sculptures and beautiful pottery.
What is it?
Greek art includes sculpture, pottery, painting, and architecture. The Greeks were the first to make very realistic statues of people and gods. They showed movement, emotion, and ideal beauty. The child's reflection identifies a statue of Artemis as possibly Greek, showing the typical dynamic pose of Greek sculpture. Another exhibit describes a Running Artemis statue that captures the goddess in motion, a common theme in Greek art.
Why it matters
Greek art set the standard for Western art for centuries. Many later artists copied Greek styles.
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