Aegean and Greek Art
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Art History [1]
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Greek Art [12]
AP Art History: Packet 2 Aegean Art: Reflection of life (carefree in the case of the Minoans, militaristic in the case of the Mycenaeans) exemplified in the subject matter and style of art ? Greek Art: Emphasis on self-knowledge and moderation (sophrosyne) as opposed to arrogant pride and excess (hubris) Concept of aesthetics (appreciation of beauty) based on mathematical proportions Concept of ?Man? as the ?measure of all things? Emphasis of balance between intellect and feeling (worship of both Apollo and Dionysos is applicable here) ? Vocabulary: Labyrinth ? ?labrys? means ?double ax? (recurring motif in the palace referring to sacrificial slaughter; intricate plan and scores of rooms of the Knossos palace