Greek Sculpture:
From Archaic to Classical

Quote of the Day:

"Our love of what is beautiful does not lead to extravagance; our love of the things of the mind does not make us soft" (Thuc. II.40).

Reading and Writing Assignment:

• First, read Matthews and Platt xxii-xxiv on the differences between formal and contextual analysis. Second, look at figures 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, and 2.18. Write a 1-2 page formal analysis that focuses on the common characteristics of the male and female sculptures. How do you think the “Kritios Boy” (figure 3.18) differs from the earlier male sculptures? Remember to be concrete and specific. Finally, read Matthews and Platt 56-60, 70, and 84-90 to learn more about the context of these works.

PowerPoint Presentation:

• Go to the class Blackboard site under "Course Documents" to download today's presentation on "Greek Sculpture, from Archaic to Classical"

Extra Features:

• The Story of Cleobis and Biton

Terms:

Archaic
Archaic smile
Kouros (pl. kouroi)
Kore (pl. korai)
Kritios Boy
Polykleitos, Doryphoros
Contrapposto

To learn more about Greek kouroi, look at

• Greek Kouroi, Reed College
• "Walk Like an Egyptian," lecture by Minott Kerr, Reed College
• Archaic Sculpture, Mark Moak, "Classic Greek Art, Texts and Theatre," Rocky Mountain College