ROMAN VS. GREEK

Classical period is divided into four periods (Geometric,Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic). Classical is somehow related to renaissance. Because of the figures and other structures.

The Greeks believed in four –isms. Humanism (humans are the center of the universe),rationalism (knowledge comes from reason alone), naturalism (basically what it looks like), and idealism ( it look like perfectly)

During the geometric period humanism and idealsim is not yet shown. It featured people in its art but the figures were neither realistic nor idealistic. One example of an artwork here is a Dipylon vase called “Women Working On A Loom.” This vase had geometric patterns on it and it tells of how the women back then lived – doing basketry, weaving and also ceramics. The Archaic period, however, started to have some sense of realism and idealism. Some proofs are “The Dying Warrior” and “The Fallen Warrior,” two sculptures placed on the pediments of the Temple of Aphaea. A smile can be seen from these two and it is called the “Archaic smile.” 

The classical period was when the famous Diskobolos (Discus Thrower) was made which became a proof of when the Olympics started. This sculpture 

showed perfect balance between realism and idealism. And it is  the most important development in the classical art – movement. The Parthenon is also a memorable architecture in this era. It had a huge sculpture of Athena inside it made from ivory and gold by Phidias. If it is viewed from afar, its column lines would look straight but actually that is just an illusion and the lines aren’t really straight. something tricky right? hahaha More examples of classical sculptures are:

“The Three Goddesses” also made by Phidias.

“Doryphoros” by Polykleitos, showed the famous counterpose (weight on the right leg) 

“Hermes and Dionysus” and “Apoxyomenos” from the late classical period, these sculptures showed more stories and were more naturalistic;

“The Dying Gaul” and “Aphrodite de Melos” from the Hellenistic period, expressed inner emotions.

Even Romans imitate Greeks they actually did a good job in their art especially in architecture. They made structures not just for display purposes but for function and form, too. One of the most amazing innovations they did is the use of concrete in replacement for cut stones. They also adopted the Ionic order and post-and-lintel but made it better by improving arches to domes.

When talking about Rome, the first thing people would think of is the Flavian Amphitheatre or more popularly known as the “Colosseum.” From it's latin word i already knew that it was originally built for entertainment,  and such, but was later used for like human vs animals.

What I like in this period is the amazing architectures and the idealistic figures. They are pleasing to the eye and it helps us to know what happened in the past. They are such a good place to go through.I hope that one day i could see them personally. =)