Ancient Greek Art
Throughout history there have been many influences that played part in the world of art, however, many of those influences originated from the ancient Greek and Roman world. In this essay I will examine the effect that the classical tradition of Greek and Roman art had on the 1700s as well as contrast the ways artist strayed away from the traditions of Greek and Roman classical traditions.
As the 1700’s approached the classical ideals of Greek and Roman art were admired and reiterated in a new style, however, this new style displayed similarities to that of the archaic styles of the Greeks and Romans. Their style was found in the portraiture of individuals, moreover, the inspiration drawn from the classical period can be compared when looking …show more content…
The following pictures depict the utilization of grotesques; the left was preserved after the great eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 78A.D. and the one on the right in a French room that was decorated with Greek and Roman classical traditions by utilizing columns and Greek vases(“Classical connections,” …show more content…
Although people of the 18th century utilized design concepts within the buildings they introduced new concepts of architecture, such as the spiral column, predominantly the Solomonic helical columns that were profoundly adapted from emblematic Greek style columns, for instance the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian styles. Adaptations in sculptures and paintings varied greatly as well, New styles were based on a Christian premise, illustrating angels, Christ himself, and a host of biblical stories compared to the Greek and Roman illustrations of Greek mythology. Additionally the artists of the 18th century often created art around common people and sometimes even people of the lower classes. This was not allowed during the times of classical Greek and Roman artistry as learned by the sculptor Pheidias (BBC, 2016).
In conclusion, art whether it was borrowed, inspired by the past, or a completely new design is beautiful. The world has been able to admire the many classic pieces as well as the new styles introduced over the years. In everything there is art so in everything there is beauty.
BBC. (2016). BBC arts - classic good looks: Our debt to the ancient Greeks - BBC arts. Retrieved December 8, 2016, from BBC, http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4QpWSzhyJh936LvXWTkcdNC/classic-good-looks-our-debt-to-the-ancient-greeks
As the 1700’s approached the classical ideals of Greek and Roman art were admired and reiterated in a new style, however, this new style displayed similarities to that of the archaic styles of the Greeks and Romans. Their style was found in the portraiture of individuals, moreover, the inspiration drawn from the classical period can be compared when looking …show more content…
The following pictures depict the utilization of grotesques; the left was preserved after the great eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 78A.D. and the one on the right in a French room that was decorated with Greek and Roman classical traditions by utilizing columns and Greek vases(“Classical connections,” …show more content…
Although people of the 18th century utilized design concepts within the buildings they introduced new concepts of architecture, such as the spiral column, predominantly the Solomonic helical columns that were profoundly adapted from emblematic Greek style columns, for instance the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian styles. Adaptations in sculptures and paintings varied greatly as well, New styles were based on a Christian premise, illustrating angels, Christ himself, and a host of biblical stories compared to the Greek and Roman illustrations of Greek mythology. Additionally the artists of the 18th century often created art around common people and sometimes even people of the lower classes. This was not allowed during the times of classical Greek and Roman artistry as learned by the sculptor Pheidias (BBC, 2016).
In conclusion, art whether it was borrowed, inspired by the past, or a completely new design is beautiful. The world has been able to admire the many classic pieces as well as the new styles introduced over the years. In everything there is art so in everything there is beauty.
BBC. (2016). BBC arts - classic good looks: Our debt to the ancient Greeks - BBC arts. Retrieved December 8, 2016, from BBC, http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4QpWSzhyJh936LvXWTkcdNC/classic-good-looks-our-debt-to-the-ancient-greeks