Greek art focused on the human form, celebrating humanity and striving for ideals of beauty, balance, and harmony.

It evolved through several periods, most notably the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic.

Archaic sculpture is characterized by stiff, smiling figures known as 'kouroi' (male) and 'korai' (female).

The Classical period is considered the high point, producing serene and idealized sculptures like those of the Parthenon that demonstrate a perfect, rational order.

Hellenistic art became more emotional, dramatic, and realistic, depicting a wider range of subjects, including old age and suffering.

The three main orders of Greek architecture are the Doric (simple and sturdy), Ionic (elegant with scrolled capitals), and Corinthian (ornate with leaf-like capitals).

The Greek temple, such as the Parthenon in Athens, was the most important architectural form, designed as a home for a deity's cult statue.

Greek vase painting evolved through several styles and provides valuable information about Greek mythology and daily life.

The principles of Greek art and architecture were deeply influenced by humanism and rationalism.

The Greek artistic legacy has had a profound and lasting influence on all subsequent Western art.