Greek+Roman

800 B.C. - 400 A.D. Greek art of the golden age reflected the way in which Greeks viewed themselves and the world. Their pride is shown in impressive buildings such as the Parthenon. Some of history's best sculptors lived during Greece's golden age. These include Myron, who created the famous //The Discus Thrower//. Greek vase paintings illustrated everyday life as well as myths.
 * Greek/Roman Room**

Piece #1 Donated by Ms Kabrina Kirchner The Kritios Boy was made by a Greek artist. (//C.// 490–480 //B.C//.) Kritian Boy was another name for this piece. They believed that the Kritian boy was the creation of Krito, the teacher of Myron, from around 480 BCE. This piece is made of marble and smaller than life-size (3ft 10in). Kritios boy belongs to the Late Archaic period. This statue is a classical athlete statue and signifies the conclusion of the Kouroi. This statue now stands in the Acropolis Museum, Athens.

Piece #2 Presented to you by: Dallas Unangst Parthenon Built in the 5th century B.C. The massive foundations are made of limestone, and the columns are made of pentelic marble. Located in Athens, Greece. The fine white marble that was used for the columns was utilized for the first time while constructing this building. This building was made for the Greek goddess Athena. This building is said to be one of the most unique buildings of classical Greece. It is considered one of the high points in Greek art.

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**Presented to you by: Allan Lam**
Coliseum was ordered to be made by Emperor Vespasian around 70 – 72 AD. The Coliseum today now is its own museum in Rome, Italy.

Piece #4 On loan from Tyler Rote. Farnese Hercules was crafted by Lysippos Ca. 211-217 A.D  This statue is made out of marble. It  portrays the heavily muscled hero Hercules while he leans on his club draped with lion-skin.

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