... that the guiding principles of early Greek art revolve around the notions of memory and orality. The Iliad, in particular, represents the step out of an oral tradition and the beginning of western literature. Homer uses repetition, simile, and metaphor in order to on the one hand, aid the memorization and presentation of his epic poetry, and on the other, to present the performance of the poem ... as more memorable for the audience. Later authors ... conceptual principles of ancient Greek art, and perhaps western art history as a whole. Repetition was essential to the composition of th...

• Word Count: 1392
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... that the guiding principles of early Greek art revolve around the notions of memory and orality. The Iliad, in particular, represents the step out of an oral tradition and the beginning of western literature. Homer uses repetition, simile, and metaphor in order to on the one hand, aid the memorization and presentation of his epic poetry, and on the other, to present the performance of the poem ... as more memorable for the audience. Later authors ... conceptual principles of ancient Greek art, and perhaps western art history as a whole. Repetition was essential to the composition of th...

• Word Count: 1357
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate