An Introduction to Greek Art and Literature for Grade 10 students

2. Introduction to Greek
Art and Literature

3. At the end of the lesson, you are
expected to:
a. identify the major forms of Greek
art
b. discuss the importance of art and
literature
c. present a creative presentation
showing Greek contributions

4. GREECE

6. Art and Literature
I. Art:
MAJOR FORMS OF GREEK ART
ARCHITECTURES PAINTINGS SCULPTURES POTTERY

7. II. History of Greek Literature
FIRST PERIOD:
Pre-Homeric Age and Homeric Age (484 B.C.)
This includes the earliest poetry of Greece and the works of Homer.
SECOND PERIOD:
Coincides with the Athenian Period to the age of Pericles (323 B.C.)
The “Dawn of Drama”
THIRD PERIOD:
From the death of Alexander the Great to the enslavement of
Greeks by the Romans and extends to A.D. 1453
This was when the Greeks started writing history.

8. III. Qualities of Greek Literature
Greek
Literature
1. Permanence
and Universality
3.
Originality
5.
Intellectual
Quality
4. Diversity
of Talent
2.
Essentially
Full of
Artistry

9. ACTIVITY:
Directions: In a group of 5, present a creative
presentation showing Greek contributions to
the world. You are given 2-3 minutes to
present.
Criteria:
Greek contributions - 10 points
originality- 8 points
uniqueness - 7 points
creativity - 5 points
TOTAL: 30 points

10. ASSIGNMENT:
Directions: On a short bond paper, create a
Venn Diagram showing the similarities and
differences of Greek Art and Literature and
Filipino Art and Literature. Pass it next
meeting, June 25, 2014.

11. Venn Diagram

12. for listening…

14. “In her eyes, one could read the story of the
Trojan War!”

19. Permanence and Universality
Greek literature has enduring quality.
It is as alive today as it was when it
was written more than 3,000 years
ago. It has a universality that is truly
remarkable: it is read and admired by
all nations of the world regardless of
race, religion, or culture.

20. Essentially Full of Artistry
Greek Literature is a product of a people who
purposely and conscientiously developed their
physical and intellectual powers. The Greek
mind became the foundation of the literature of
Western world., and its masterpieces afford the
most splendid examples of artistic beauty and
excellence that the world has ever known. The
Greeks had such a great love of beauty that
they surrounded themselves with beautiful
objects.

21. Originality
The quality of literary originality doesn’t
mean that all literary types originated
from Greece. The Greek mind modified
and improved all that it touched.

22. Diversity of Talent
The Greek mind never rested
complacently on any one subjects; it
was ever seeking. It was fond of
diversity of application.

23. Intellectual Quality
This means that the Greek mind
challenges one to think for
some purpose ---to bring about
some inner information.