Hellenistic

Examples of Hellenistic in the following topics:

• Egyptian Art After Alexander the Great

  • Hellenistic art, richly diverse in subject matter and in stylistic development, characterized culture after Alexander the Great.
  • Hellenistic art is richly diverse in subject matter and in stylistic development.
  • Hellenistic artists copied and adapted earlier styles, and also made great innovations.
  • Nudity in sculptures of gods like Eros signified an increasing humanization of deities during the Hellenistic era.
  • Describe the major events of the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the key characteristics of Hellenistic art

• Money and Fashion: The Commissions of Roman Patrons

  • Wealthy Romans commissioned both copies of famous Greek sculptures and originals done in the dramatic, Hellenistic style.
  • Famous Greek statues were copied and replicated for wealthy Roman patricians and Greek artists were commissioned for large-scale sculptures in the Hellenistic style.
  • Some of the most famous colossal marble groups were sculpted in the Hellenistic style for wealthy Roman patrons and for the imperial court.
  • Similar to other examples of Hellenistic sculpture, the marble sculpture of Laocoön and his sons depicts a chiastic scene filled with drama, tension, and pathos.
  • Assess the Roman interest in and commission of Greek art during the Hellenistic period.

• Sculpture in the Hellenistic Period

  • A key component of Hellenistic sculpture is the expression of a sculpture's face and body to elicit an emotional response from the viewer.
  • Hellenistic sculpture continues the trend of increasing naturalism seen in the stylistic development of Greek art.
  • While the image of an athlete is a common theme in Greek art, this bronze presents a Hellenistic twist.
  • Individual portraits, instead of idealization, also became popular during the Hellenistic period.
  • Similar to other examples of Hellenistic sculpture, Laocoön and His Sons depicts a chiastic scene filled with drama, tension, and pathos.

• FK Grade 6 Reading Level

  • This time span is known as the Hellenistic Period.
  • The core of Hellenistic culture was Athenian.
  • This became the common language of Hellenistic lands and is the ancestor of modern Greek.
  • Classical Greek ideals stemming from this period evolved into distinct forms grouped together as Hellenistic.
  • After the assassination of Perdiccas in 321 BCE, Macedonian unity collapsed, and 40 years of war between "The Successors" (Diadochi) ensued before the Hellenistic world settled into four new empires: the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, the Seleucid Empire in the east, the Kingdom of Pergamon in Asia Minor, and Macedon.

• Architecture in the Hellenistic Period

  • Architecture during the Hellenistic period focused on theatricality and drama; the period also saw an increased popularity of the Corinthian order.
  • Architecture in the Greek world during the Hellenistic period developed theatrical tendencies, as had Hellenistic sculpture.
  • Architecture in the Hellenistic period is most commonly associated with the growing popularity of the Corinthian order.
  • The ruined Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens (also known as the Olympieion) contains one of the best known examples of the Corinthian column in Hellenistic architecture.
  • Describe the characteristics of Hellenistic architecture, including stoas, the Corinthian order, and the use of theatricality.

• Alexander's Empire

  • The successor states that emerged were, at least initially, dominant forces, and this 300 year period is often referred to as the Hellenistic period.
  • The core of Hellenistic culture was essentially Athenian.
  • Koine spread throughout the Hellenistic world, becoming the lingua franca of Hellenistic lands and eventually the ancestor of modern Greek.
  • Furthermore, town planning, education, local government, and art during the Hellenistic period were all based on classical Greek ideals, evolving into distinct new forms commonly grouped as Hellenistic.
  • After the assassination of Perdiccas in 321 BCE, Macedonian unity collapsed, and 40 years of war between "The Successors" (Diadochi) ensued before the Hellenistic world settled into four stable power blocks: the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, the Seleucid Empire in the east, the Kingdom of Pergamon in Asia Minor, and Macedon.

• Scientific Advancements in the Classical Period

  • The Hellenistic Period witnessed significant scientific advancements due to the mixing of Greek and Asian culture and royal patronage.
  • Hellenistic culture produced seats of learning in Alexandria, Egypt and Antioch, Syria, along with Greek-speaking populations across several monarchies.
  • Hellenistic science differed from Greek science in at least two ways.
  • First, it benefited from the cross-fertilization of Greek ideas with those that had developed in the larger Hellenistic world.
  • Especially important to Hellenistic science was the city of Alexandria in Egypt, which became a major center of scientific research in the 3rd century BCE.

• Pergamon

  • Pergamon rose as a power under the Attalids and provides examples of the drama and theatrics found in Hellenistic art and architecture.
  • The figures are depicted with the heightened emotion commonly found on Hellenistic statues.
  • The scene is filled with the tension and emotion that are key features in Hellenistic sculpture.
  • Like the figures on the frieze and other Hellenistic sculptures, the figures are depicted with lifelike details and a high level of naturalism.
  • All three figures in the group are depicted in a Hellenistic manner.

• The Legacy of Alexander the Great

  • The Ptolemaic Kingdom was a Hellenistic kingdom based in Egypt ruled by the Ptolemaic dynasty, starting with Ptolemy I Soter’s accession to the throne following the death of Alexander the Great.
  • The Seleucid Empire was a Hellenistic state ruled by the Seleucid dynasty, which existed from 312 BCE to 63 BCE.
  • The Seleucid Empire was a major center of Hellenistic culture where Greek customs prevailed and the Greek political elite dominated, though mostly in urban areas.
  • The Attalids themselves were some of the most loyal supporters of Rome in the Hellenistic world.
  • Macedon, or Macedonia, was the dominant state of Hellenistic Greece.

• Mathura Style

  • Although based on a strong Indian tradition, the art of Mathura also incorporated elements of the Hellenistic tradition.
  • Even these Yaksas indicate some Hellenistic influence, possibly dating back to the occupation of Mathura by the Indo-Greeks during the 2nd century BCE .
  • The Mathura sculptures incorporate many Hellenistic elements, such as general idealistic realism, and key design elements, such as curly hair and folded garments.