Define the term "High Classicism" discussing one building and one sculpture that exemplify it. What are the value judgements that underlie this art historical category?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: 450-400 BCE, the time of artistic refinement that produced artwork that set a standard of unsurpassed excellence.
Building: Parthenon. refinement of ancient Greek architecture; many subtle adjustments (base and entablature curve slightly to fix optical illusion, space between columns on the corners is smaller)
Sculpture: Marshals and Young Women. drapery of clothing on both men & women exemplify the perfection of the human body, small very refined details that add so much to the piece
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