Greek art celebrated the human form and expressed ideals of beauty and virtue from "summary" of The Life of Greece by Will Durant
The art of Greece was an expression of the people's highest ideals and aspirations. It celebrated the human form with a reverence that bordered on the divine. From the statues of gods and goddesses to the depictions of ordinary men and women, Greek art sought to capture the essence of beauty and perfection. The Greeks believed that the human body was a thing of wonder, a reflection of the gods themselves. They saw in its proportions and symmetry a harmony that spoke to the very soul of the viewer. Every muscle, every line, every curve was carefully sculpted to convey a sense of grace and balance.
But Greek art was not just about physical beauty. It also sought to express the virtues and values that the Greeks held dear. In the statues of heroes and warriors, one could see courage and strength personified. In the reliefs and pa...
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