The Measure of all things. Greek art and the human figure
Description
This program studies cultural transformations that began in the fifth century BC as Greek art discarded religious functions and moved toward human-centered concerns. Views of Cycladic sculpture and Koiros statues demonstrate an evolving realism, leading to stunning examples of the idealized human figure: the Kritios boy, the Temple of Zeus pediments, Praxiteles' Hermes, and others. With additional focus on the Olympic games, their architecture, and painted Greek pottery-which spread sensual imagery as well as goods-The Measure of All Things evokes ancient obsessions with the body, and humanity's place in nature, that are alive and well today.
Runtime
24 min
Series
Subjects
- Archaeology (199)
- Art, Classical (40)
- Civilization, Ancient (344)
- Ancient, art (28)
- Arts, Medieval (24)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c2004
Database
Films on Demand
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