Introduction to Greek Art and Literature

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

a. identify the major forms of Greek artb. discuss the importance of art and literaturec. present a creative presentation showing Greek contributions

GREECE

Art and Literature

I. Art:

MAJOR FORMS OF GREEK ART

ARCHITECTURES PAINTINGS SCULPTURES POTTERY

II. History of Greek Literature

FIRST PERIOD:Pre-Homeric Age and Homeric Age (484 B.C.)This includes the earliest poetry of Greece and the works of Homer.

SECOND PERIOD:Coincides with the Athenian Period to the age of Pericles (323 B.C.) The “Dawn of Drama”

THIRD PERIOD:

From the death of Alexander the Great to the enslavement of Greeks by the Romans and extends to A.D. 1453This was when the Greeks started writing history.

III. Qualities of Greek Literature

Greek Literature

1. Permanence and Universality

3. Originality

5. Intellectual Quality

4. Diversity of Talent

2. Essentially Full of Artistry

ACTIVITY:Directions: In a group of 5, present a creative

presentation showing Greek contributions to the world. You are given 2-3 minutes to present.

Criteria: Greek contributions - 10 points originality- 8 points uniqueness - 7 points creativity - 5 points TOTAL: 30 points

ASSIGNMENT:

Directions: On a short bond paper, create a Venn Diagram showing the similarities and differences of Greek Art and Literature and Filipino Art and Literature. Pass it next meeting, June 25, 2014.

Venn Diagram

for listening…

“In her eyes, one could read the story of the Trojan War!” -- Polynutos

Permanence and Universality

Greek literature has enduring quality. It is as alive today as it was when it was written more than 3,000 years ago. It has a universality that is truly remarkable: it is read and admired by all nations of the world regardless of race, religion, or culture.

Essentially Full of ArtistryGreek Literature is a product of a people who purposely and conscientiously developed their physical and intellectual powers. The Greek mind became the foundation of the literature of Western world., and its masterpieces afford the most splendid examples of artistic beauty and excellence that the world has ever known. The Greeks had such a great love of beauty that they surrounded themselves with beautiful objects.

Originality

The quality of literary originality doesn’t mean that all literary types originated from Greece. The Greek mind modified and improved all that it touched.

Diversity of Talent

The Greek mind never rested complacently on any one subjects; it was ever seeking. It was fond of diversity of application.

Intellectual Quality

This means that the Greek mind challenges one to think for some purpose ---to bring about some inner information.