OCR H408 · A Level Classical Civilisation

Greek Art

Trace the evolution of Greek sculpture and painting — from Archaic kouroi to Hellenistic drama, from the Parthenon to the pioneers of red-figure. Four topics covering every prescribed source.

At a Glance

4

Topics

20

Lessons

100%

OCR Coverage

Course Topics

Topic 1

Introduction to Greek Art

5 lessons ▾

Lesson 1Greek art in context — historical overview Lesson 2The development of naturalism Lesson 3Materials and techniques Lesson 4Art and religion — gods, heroes and mortals Lesson 5Patronage and the role of the artist

Topic 2

Freestanding Sculpture

5 lessons ▾

Lesson 1Archaic kouroi and korai Lesson 2Early Classical — the Severe Style Lesson 3High Classical sculpture — Polykleitos Lesson 4Late Classical sculpture — Praxiteles Lesson 5Hellenistic sculpture — emotion and drama

Topic 3

Architectural Sculpture

5 lessons ▾

Lesson 1Temple architecture and sculptural decoration Lesson 2The Parthenon pediments Lesson 3The Metopes Lesson 4The Ionic Friezes Lesson 5Pediments: Corcyra, Aigina, Olympia

Topic 4

Vase Painting

5 lessons ▾

Lesson 1Introduction to vase painting Lesson 2Black-figure technique — Exekias Lesson 3Red-figure pioneers — Euphronios Lesson 4Classical vase painting Lesson 5The Pan Painter and Amasis Painter

All things Classics, in one place — by Lawrence McNally