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Geometric period

Definition

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

Analogy

Imagine the Geometric period as an artist's sketchbook filled with intricate geometric designs before they are transformed into finished artworks.

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.

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