The Greeks believed in —the harmony of physical beauty and moral goodness. Unlike other ancient civilizations, Greek artists focused on the "living" human body, viewing the athlete as the pinnacle of divine creation. II. Archaic Period (7th–6th centuries BC): The Awakening
Created the "High Classic" style characterized by divine majesty and grandeur. The Greeks believed in —the harmony of physical
Established the —a mathematical set of body proportions and the use of Chiasmus (cross-balance). Phidias Statue of Zeus at Olympia Grade: 10th
Outstanding Sculptures of Ancient Hellas. Grade: 10th. Goal: To trace the evolution of the ideal human image in Greek sculpture. Objectives: regardless of the figure's context.
The "Archaic Smile" —a slight, mysterious curve of the lips intended to give the face a sense of life, regardless of the figure's context.
The focus shifted from idealized types to and drama.