Sunday, October 3, 2010

High Classical Period

History: about 450-400 BCE, during the time Sparta was dominating the Peloponnesus and Athens the Aegan.  This was essentially Athens's Golden Age, and the political leader Perikles was a major patron of the arts, which led to the creation of some of the greatest works that pervade even present-day models.

Artists: Pheidias
  • Used more active poses
  • Used cloth for backdrop or added detail
Art:
  • Bigger and bolder
  • Somewhat more active designs
Patrons:
  • Perikles said, "Future generations will marvel at us, as the present age marvels at us now."
  • Big, bold, and beautiful to display Athenian power

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