... of Greek art. (The Western Civilization) The particular strengths of Greek architectural art were the harmony & symmetry of the parts with the whole. Greek architects usually worked in marble or limestone, using wood and tile for roofs. They developed their own architecture of stone pillared buildings with mathematical proportion. Their temples reflected their religious beliefs in the gods. ... point in opposite directions to one another. (Britannica Encyclopedia) With the red & black figure techniques declining in quality, Another Greek style was introduced where outlined drawing on a w...

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... the 7th century began to build their own stone temples in a distinctive style. They used limestone in Italy and Sicily, marble in the Greek islands and Asia Minor, and limestone covered with marble on the Greek mainland. Later they built chiefly in marble. The temples were rectangular and stood on a low, stepped terrace in an enclosure where rituals were performed. Small temples had ... style that made use of a wide variety of eastern motifs-sphinxes, winged human figures, floral designs-all of them arranged in bands covering almost the entire surface of the vase. White, yellow, and pur...

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... the pillars are cast in black and gray, colors that set off emotions of sadness or grief. The black backdrop sets a grim but sophisticated quality to the stage. The thinner white draperies give a good contrast to the large black background. Its wispy and sheer quality alludes to weakness and frailty. They also served as the other two strong vertical lines, their ... to women at that time, how the men are regarded ad how the women are portrayed. The floor achieved its ruined effect through the marble-like painted linoleum and the hay spread all throughout the stage. The white and black d...

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