2020 IB Extended Essays

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Delos to the Athenian Acropolis. This encouraged focus gods and religion and the new

stylistic technique of statues with longer limbs that closely resemble human form, along

with the first ever female nude carved form fine marble known as the Aphrodite of Knidos

by Greek sculptor Praxiteles of Athens (had been stolen and burned) – which was later

adapted many times by roman sculptors (Firgure 2). This became a symbol of love and

respect in the city, where

The Hellenistic Period (323-32BCE), by the time Alexander the Great had passed, Greece

became chaotic as his empire broke apart. The Hellenistic Period built upon the strong

foundations set by the Classical Period, although it is seen as more directed towards

human form and human expression. Mosaic arts rose during this time period, along with

paintings which most did not survive to this time. Ceramic art and vase-painting

declined during this period, with the increasing popularity of ‘minor’ arts including

jewellery, gems and metallic work which were favoured by 9 Greek artisans. This period

highlights the influence of Greek art on in places such as Persia, Syria and Babylonia.

Popular Art Mediums in Ancient Greece

Sculptures

In earlier periods Greek sculptures mostly served a religious purpose. They were used as

decorations within temples. Commemorative sculptures also played an important part.

Significant victory would be celebrated by the direction of a statue or group, a triumph in

an athletic contest with the statue of the young victor, a treaty made between two cities

with the erection of a stele.