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Period: 900 BCE to 31 BCE
Ancient Greece 900 BCE - 31 BCE
Idealized naturalism- Artists aimed for perfection in human forms
use of geometry- Shapes like circles and squares
importance of mythology- lots of art depicted gods, and goddesses
development of perspective- they began exploring depth and dimension in their work.
Artist of this time-Phidias -
Period: 753 BCE to 337 BCE
Roman 753 BCE - 337 CE
Realism- Roman artists focused on capturing real people
influence from greece- they were heavily inspired by greek art
use of mosaics- romans were maters of creatingdetailed mosaics as a form of storytelling.
monumental- they loved grand structures and used art to showcase power and success
Artist from this time- Apelles -
Period: 500 BCE to 1800 BCE
African Art 500 BCE – 1800 CE
symbolism- symbols to convey deeper meaning
expressive forms- artists emphasized the expression of emotions and ideas in their work
use of materials- they utilized a wide range of materials such as wood
cultural significance- art was deeply intertwined with african traditions, rituals and beliefs
artists from that time- Nok