Section 4
The Archaic Period
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Delphi and Greek Treasuries
Delphi was an important cult site for Apollo and was home to many treasuries that housed the community's offerings to the god.
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Temple Architecture in the Greek Archaic Period
Temples in the Archaic period were the first stone temples built in Greece. They demonstrate a developing knowledge of stone building and use of decorative spaces on buildings.
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Sculpture in the Greek Archaic Period
Sculpture during the Archaic period became increasing naturalistic, although this varied depending on the gender of the subject.
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Ceramics in the Greek Archaic Period
Archaic black- and red-figure painting began to depict more naturalistic bodies by conveying form and movement.