Classical Art Forms

1. The Classical
Period

2. The Classical Period
• The Height of:
• Greek Culture &
• The Roman Empire

3. The Classical Period
• Forms of Art:
• Sculpture

4. The Classical Period
• Forms of Art:
• Painted Pottery

5. The Classical Period
• Forms of Art:
• Murals – Painting on a wall or ceiling

6. The Classical Period
• Forms of Art:
• Mosaics - art from pieces of glass or stone

7. The Classical Period
• Purposes:
• To show the importance of people &
leaders
Julius Caesar

8. The Classical Period
• Purposes:
• To show the importance of gods &
goddesses
Zeus

9. The Classical Period
• Characteristics:
• Figures look Perfect
• Bodies are active
• Nude or draped in togas
• Heroic figures
• People in everyday life
• Little or no perspective