Greek art

Greek art, works of art produced in the Aegean basin, a center of artistic activity from very early times (see Aegean civilization). This article covers the art of ancient Greece from its beginnings through the Hellenistic period.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• The Hellenistic Period
• The Late Classical Period
• The Golden Age
• The Early Classical Period
• The Archaic Period
• Early Greek Styles
• Bibliography

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