The evolution of the image of the Greek woman

…then and now…

Second Chance School of Kalamata

Second Chance School of Kalamata

We have information about the evolution of the image of the women in ancient times and nowadays from sculptures,

paintings, pictorial performances, photos, generally through art.

 

Cycladic female sculpturesWoman as a symbol of fertility (3000-2000 BC)

In Cycladic period we have nude female figures with arms folded across the belly. Many believe that this symbolize the woman's fertility.  

Cycladic female sculpturesWoman as a symbol of fertility (3000-2000 BC)

Women in Minoan & Mycenaean art

In Mycenaean period, men and women wore jewelry impressive base or precious materials depending on their social class. Some jewelry was sewn into their clothes. The Mycenaeans had paid special attention to hygienic and beauty. Women in Minoan and Mycenaean period were painted eyes, lips and face

Women in Minoan & Mycenaean artThe art of haute coiffure!

(2000-1100 BC)

Archaic periodChores: the beauties of Athens (800-500 BC)

In the Archaic and Classical period, the female figures on vases and sculptures generally are decently dressed. The female figures “chores”were young girls who pretend good, elegantly dressed,decorated with many ornaments

Archaic periodChores: the beauties of Athens (800-500 BC)

Classical periodEveryday life of women (500-330 BC)

Hellenistic periodA mix of Greek & Roman style & values

(350 BC – 324 AD)

From the second half of the 4th century. B.C. especially in the Hellenistic period, the status of women improved considerably and released from the conservatism of the classical period. In art, this is reflected in the appearance for the first time naked female statues (eg Venus), and the construction of female figurines are known for their grace.

Hellenistic periodA mix of Greek & Roman style & values

(350 BC – 324 AD)

Byzantine periodOrthodoxy, magnificence and virtue (324 – 1453 AD)

Women played an important role in Byzantine society They had access to education.

Byzantine periodOrthodoxy, magnificence and virtue (324 – 1453 AD)

Traditional costumesEach region has its own local color (15th -20th century)

Greek revolution 1821Heroism & braveness

End of 19th centuryBourgeois…

1940 World War IIWomen fighting in their own way

50’sAfter the war life begins again…

50’sFrom the family album of Evdokia & Anastasia, students at Second Chance School Their mother with friends, a. dressed casually and b. in traditional costumes

60’s -80’sLiberation & independence

80’s - today

So far…

…so school!

• Antonopoulos Giorgos• Theodorakopoulou Maria• Karakasi Evdokia• Karakasi Anastasia• Mavrogianni Meropi• Beyias Christos• Pavlopoulos Giorgos• Fourtouni Antigoni

This presentation was made by:

Students of B Grade at Second Chance School of Kalamata

• Papadopoulou Gioula• Gallou Georgia• Eleni Lianou

…and the teachers of Second Chance School of Kalamata

Kalamata, 2012-2013

Music: Manos Hatzidakis, Gioconda’s smile