https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf An overview of the Geometric and Orientalizing Periods in Greece and the borrowings of other cultures en-us 2019-02-19 20:57:58 UTC 2019-03-29 02:03:37 UTC hello@padlet.com friendc2 https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/332942394 The Greeks were obsessed with religion. They created temples devoted to gods and even had different building styles later in history. Figures like these were placed in the temples, called a votive figure. These figurines would act as stand-ins for people who were not present in a temple. This was also originally seen in the Sumerian culture. Was this idea borrowed from them? From the BRITISH MUSEUM OF ART.]]> 2019-02-19 21:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/332942394 friendc2 https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/332960580 During the Orientalizing Period, the Greeks began to work with metal. This is a ring from this period. Not only did the early Greeks create objects with metal, they also decorated these objects. This ring portrays a winged griffin, showing the fascination of mythology with the Greeks. Coinage was also borrowed from the Near East and was being used at this time. This piece looks eerily similar to the currency at this time. Maybe this was mistaken for a ring, but it is a coin in reality? From THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART]]> 2019-02-19 22:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/332960580 friendc2 https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/332961844 This helmet comes from the Orientalizing Period.  This period resembled the Geometric Period, but art became more detailed. The bronze helmet comes from Corinth, the birthplace of the Orientalizing Period. Since they were involved with warfare, bronze work was very important as it was used to create armor and weapons. From the BRITISH MUSEUM.]]> 2019-02-19 22:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/332961844 friendc2 https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/332962676 These vases were used for funerary purposes in Kerameikos, one of the main cemeteries in Athens. Dipylon vases similar to this one, were mostly associated with wealthier families. They came in two different shapes: amphora, which is the one below, that consists of a narrow mouth and two handles, or kraters. These vases had holes at the bottoms to allow offerings and rainwater to the gods. The design of the vases were also very interesting as they included figures such as humans, and animals. The painter made it obvious how many people and animals were at the scene. This particular vase shows horses and chariots. Sometimes, vases display the funeral of the person this vase is devoted to. This idea resembles the Egyptians, who would represent the dead on their tombs as well as focus on concept rather than optically pleasing artworks. From the CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART.]]> 2019-02-19 22:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/332962676 friendc2 https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/332964387 In this piece, viewers can see a man as well as a centaur. The centaur is a mystical creature that is half human and half horse. This shows that the mythology of hybrid humans lived on past the Minoans. The idea of having a larger figure is also present here. Since the normal human is larger than the centaur, one can assume that the man is more powerful in this situation. Could this person be a ruler and perhaps the Greeks took stole the Minoans idea of hybrid humans and put their own twist to it? From THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART.]]> 2019-02-19 22:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/332964387 friendc2 https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/332965921 This statue represents a the hero called Kriophoros. The man is wearing armor, showing strength and braveness. He is holding a ram to presumably offer to the gods. This was not chosen for the purpose mythology however, as this could potentially show how the Greeks represented themselves realistically. During later periods in Greek history, there are many iconic, scarily realistic pieces that are still admired to this day. There had to of been a starting point to creating realistic statues of themselves, is this it? Or could the representation of three demensional, realistic humans be borrowed from the Egyptians? From the CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART.]]> 2019-02-19 22:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/332965921 friendc2 https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335027888 Zagora (red) is a small town located on the island of Andros. ]]> 2019-02-25 18:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335027888 friendc2 https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335030568 This city was very significant because it had a great defense system as the cliffs that covered three sides of the town, seen below, forced the enemies to enter the town at only one entrance, which was covered by one massive stone wall. This made the defense of the town great. The inhabitants had to be ready for battle at all times. This also helped the Early Greeks maintain their power.]]> 2019-02-25 18:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335030568 friendc2 https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335037793 The city of Syracuse was one of the largest cities in Early Greece. At one point there was 250,000 citizens in its prime. Not only was it used for land, it was also a port city. Potentially this boosted the economy of Greece? Syracuse was also a place of great defense as it was located on a peninsula. ]]> 2019-02-25 19:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335037793 friendc2 https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335051566 Watch the video below. This video goes into detail about the culture during the Early Greek periods, but focusing more on the Geometric Era. It also scratches the surface on the transition of Mycanean culture into the Greeks. Maybe the Greeks main influence on art and culture came from the Mycaneans and then evolved to other cultures?]]> 2019-02-25 19:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335051566 friendc2 https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335071736 The Greeks were known for originating their own language, which greatly resembles English. However, in this text, the author claims that the Greeks did not create their own numbers as they share some of the same qualities with Egyptians. Not only did the Greeks borrow ideas of art from other cultures, but they also used ideas from others to help create their own language.  Do we need to thank the Greeks or Egyptians for our language today?]]> 2019-02-25 19:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335071736 friendc2 https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335075573 This text briefly discusses the culture of the Orientalizing Period in Greece. It recognizes the fact the Early Greeks borrow ideas from on the cultures and goes into detail about the influences. Are there any other cultures you can think of that the Greeks borrow from?]]> 2019-02-25 20:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335075573 friendc2 https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335085178 This article gathers scholars opinions on the Greeks and borrowings from other cultures. Some believe that Greece did not directly steal ideas, but there was a lot of "intertwining" of aspects of different cultures into Greece. Do you agree with some of these scholars?]]> 2019-02-25 20:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/friendc2/efqc8tsn2vjf/wish/335085178