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Copy of Greek and Roman Art

Published on Jul 27, 2016

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Greek and Roman Art

Architecture and Sculpture

Greek Sculpture

5 Components of Greek Pottery:
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1. Neck

The top, slender part of a vase.
Photo by Egisto Sani

2: Belly

The widest part of the vase. 
Photo by Clive Varley

3. Frieze

A horizontal band, made of a pattern
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4. Base

The bottom of a vase
Photo by goranhas

5. Handles

Usually symmetrical, on either side of the vase

Greek Architecture

(3 types of Columns):
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1. Doric

Very simple capital, no base

2. Ionic

Slender, double scrolls on the capital
Photo by Rotem Abir

3. Corinthean

Very elaborate capital, carved with Acanthus Leaves
Photo by C Lynn Steele

Parthenon

Greek Temple dedicated to the Goddess, Athena

Roman Architecture

Components:

Colosseum

A famous Roman building used to house Gladiator fights

Colosseum is 4 stories high

Rounded Arch

A type of arch invented by the Romans

Triumphal Arch

An arch that you ran through to celebrate victories
Photo by Ewan Harvey

Concrete

A strong building material, invented by the Romans
Photo by Greg_e

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