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Greek Sculpture: From Rigid Kouros to Lifelike Statuary

Greek Art and Architecture
6th Grade·Social Studies·NCHS
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Trace the evolution of Greek sculpture from the stiff Archaic kouros figures to the naturalistic statues of the Classical period.

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Greek Art and Architecture

6th Grade · Social Studies · NCHS

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Identify the major characteristics of Hellenic art and architecture, including the architectural orders, sculpture, pottery, and how they expressed Greek social values.

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usWH-ERA-3.S1.13National Center for History in the Schools Standards · 6th Grade

[Grades 5-12] Identify the major characteristics of Hellenic architecture and sculpture and assess the ways in which architecture, sculpture, and painting expressed or influenced social values and attitudes. [Draw upon visual sources]