그리스 도예의 양식 전개와 미적특성

The concept of arts of Greece is disparate from C. Batteux's concept of arts as fine arts, which has been accepted since the 18th century. Called 'techne', the arts of Greece entail the developement of a skill that is as pragmatic as it is rational. Pottery making essentially requires the observance of rational rules more than do other artistic skills. Hence, it is very significant to study the stylistic developement and aesthetic properties of the pottery art of Greece. Our study especially centers on the pottery of the Archaic period(B.C. 8-6C) among the three periods; Archaic, Classic(B .C.S-4C), and Hellenistic(B .C. 3-IC). The pottery of Archaic period is charicterized by geometric patterns and semi-stylized figures on the surface. Most art historians may likely pay special attention to the Classic period, its style being in conjuntion with the canon of art in western art history. This study, however, will find out the significance of the geometric patterns during the Archaic period. Being not contrary to the abstract trend in modrn art, the geometric style in Greece pottery should be reconsidered.