The document discusses the history of Greek art from 600 BCE to 50 BCE and relates it to the story of Chanukah. It describes how Greek art evolved from rigid archaic styles to more naturalistic classical styles characterized by contrapposto poses. During the Hellenistic period, art became more psychologically intense and earthly as sculptures depicted humans in ordinary activities or states of emotion. The Chanukah story took place around 164 BCE, placing it within the Hellenistic period described.