Geometric period

Definition

The Geometric period refers to a phase in ancient Greek art (900-700 BCE) characterized by abstract geometric patterns and motifs.

Related terms

Orientalizing period: The Orientalizing period in ancient Greek art (700-600 BCE) was influenced by Eastern cultures, resulting in exotic motifs and animal imagery.

Black-figure pottery: Black-figure pottery is a technique used during the Geometric and Archaic periods where black silhouettes were painted on clay vessels.

Dipylon vase: A famous example of Geometric pottery, the Dipylon vase features narrative scenes depicting funerary rituals.