2007

Andrew F. Stewart

  • Professor
  • University of California, Berkeley
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Project

The Persian Invasions of Greece and the "Classical Revolution" in Greek Art: A Reappraisal

Program

ACLS Fellowship Program

Department

History of Art and Classics

Abstract

This study reappraises the evidence for the beginning of the classical style (i.e., the origins and inception of the so-called Severe Style) in Greek art in the light of recent archaeological work in the field. It concludes that the style began after the Persian invasions and Greek victories of 480-479 BC and was in part a response to them.