Unit 2 Summary

Throughout this term we have learned the major differences between Ancient Greek, Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Roman artwork. The different strategies and the time periods of all forms of art have greatly impacted the display of the artwork. Although all three portray statues the way that these statues are articulated have created a line of differentiation amongst the two. All three, Ancient Egyptian, Ancient Roman and Ancient Greek artwork symbolize the different roles played in society during the coinciding time periods. In museums and pictures the statues display character and a certain poise while the three illustrate different aspects of the given time frames and the different societies. Although the three forms of art hold similarities, they differ in many ways.

Ancient Greek artwork is significant in articulating human like statues. They used human forms to display god like statues and display the traits of a dominating human. In Ancient Greek statues the representation of a man is shown to being strong, while displaying a feminine touch.

Ancient Roman artwork is significant for displaying different forms of art using marble, stone, glass, metal, etc. The main art forms that were projected were, sculptures, mosaics, paintings and architecture. Ancient Roman artwork is shown in many public areas such as parks, museums, buildings, etc.

Ancient Egyptian artwork is significant in portraying the image of gods. Ancient Egyptian artwork was surrounded by religion and the afterlife. They would fill tombs of Pharaohs with scriptures and paintings for their afterlife. The sculptures created during this time period mainly displayed the image of Pharaohs who were considered gods during that time period. The sculptures created by Ancient Egyptians were made of ivory, basalt, wood, gold and lime stone. The pyramids made during that time period were essentially supposed to the people who died and allow them to get a peaceful afterlife. Most Egyptian artwork displayed sculptures with no emotions and were largely proportioned.

Although these time periods have presented various forms of art, their artwork displays numerous similarities. They all display human like figures and are all presented in sculptures. The eyes, nose and certain physical features amongst all three: Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman and Ancient Egyptian art show distinctive traits as a human being. All three artworks display a dominant structure that essentially displays power and a higher or stronger being.

The differences amongst all three artworks are clearly shown through the different sculptures. Ancient Egyptian artwork revolves around the representation of god or a high power. Which was displayed through Pharaohs. Ancient Roman artwork revolved around the illustration of sculptures that were presented in different materials such as bronze, marble, glass, metal and stone. Ancient Greek sculptures show a dominant male who has feminine characteristics and is shown having a muscular image. Ancient Greek sculptures relate to how a human being looks, they show a feminine side by allowing the sculptures to show a slight slouch or a soft knee bend, etc.

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