Ancient greece

Ancient Greece

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  • Period: 650 BCE to 480 BCE

    Archaic Period

    Characteristics:
    - Harmonious Proportions
    - Naturalistic Sculptures
    - Archaic Smile
    - Kore- Unmarried female; Clothed; Votive offerings
    - Kourous- Standing Nude; Young man of noble rank; grave markings, etc.
  • New York Kouros, Archaic Period, c. 590-580 BCE, Marble, 6' ht, Metropolitan Museum of Art
    590 BCE

    New York Kouros, Archaic Period, c. 590-580 BCE, Marble, 6' ht, Metropolitan Museum of Art

    The New York Kouros shows a strong ideal body reflecting how much the ancient Greeks valued youth and strength. These traits were key to success in Greek sports war Artwork Source Citation: Archaic Period. New York Kouros, c. 590-580 BCE. Marble, 6' ht, Metropolitan Museum of Art.
    Info Source: Dr. Monica Bulger, "Marble statue of a kouros (New York Kouros)," in Smarthistory, February 2, 2024, accessed October 15, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/marble-statue-of-a-kouros-new-york-kouros/.
  • Anavysos Kouros, Archaic Period, c. 540-500 BCE, Marble, 6'4" ht, Cemetery at Anavysos near Athens.
    540 BCE

    Anavysos Kouros, Archaic Period, c. 540-500 BCE, Marble, 6'4" ht, Cemetery at Anavysos near Athens.

    The Anavysos Kouros was the ideal image of Greek Masculinity, representing their cultural ideal as youthful vitality and perfection.
    Artwork ID: Archaic Period._Anavysos Kouros_c.540-500 BCE. Marble, 6'4" ht, Cemetery at Anavysos near Athens.
    Source: Dr. Monica Bulger, "Anavysos Kouros," in Smarthistory, December 11, 2023, accessed October 15, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/anavysos-kouros/.
  • 480 BCE

    Kritian/Kritios Boy, Early Classical Period, c. 480 BCE, Marble, 3'10" ht. Acropolis Museum, Athens.

    The Kritios boy marks a shift to lifelike Art, showing how real bodies move and the Greek focus on balance and form.
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  • Period: 480 BCE to 450 BCE

    Early Classical Period

    Characteristics:
    - Severe Style
    - Heightened Emotions
    - Contrapposto Pose
    - Canon of Proportions