Question

The main subject of greek art during the classsical period was

Answer 1

The main subject of Greek art during the classical period was religion since most paintings or sculptures are of the Greek gods or goddesses.

Answer 2

There are options for this question. They are:

A. the idealized human body.

B. religion.

C. the afterlife.

D. the normal human body.

The correct answer is A. the idealized human body. Greek classical art was all about showing and celebrating the human form in a naturalistic but highly idealized way mainly through sculptures and painting. The bodies are all in proportion but are portrayed as exemplary specimens of the human body. Subject matters included ordinary people as well as leaders and the Gods and Goddesses.