"The sculpture of ancient Greece is the main surviving type of fine ancient Greek art..."
Study of the various sculptural practices of the Greek and Roman periods, including bronze and stone sculpture, statues, and motifs.
Sculpture history: The study of the evolution of sculpture through different civilizations throughout history.
Techniques and materials: Understanding the various techniques and materials used in sculpting, ranging from carving to casting.
Anatomy: The study of human and animal anatomy, to produce realistic sculptures.
Composition and form: The principles of design and spatial arrangements of sculptures.
Symbolism: The use of symbolism in classical sculpture to convey ideas and meanings.
Iconology: The interpretation of symbolism in art and how it reflects the cultural values of the society it was created in.
Iconography: The identification, description, and interpretation of the subject matter of classical sculpture.
Greek and Roman mythology: Understanding mythological narratives that often serve as the subject matter of classical sculpture.
Neoclassicism: An artistic movement that drew inspiration from classical art and architecture.
Influence of other cultures on classical sculpture: A study of how sculpture in the classical period was influenced by other cultures such as Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Asian.
Preservation and restoration: Techniques and ethical considerations in preserving and restoring sculptures, both ancient and modern.
Famous sculptors: A study of the lives and work of famous classical sculptors such as Praxiteles, Michelangelo, and Bernini.
Relief Sculpture: A technique where the sculpted material remains attached to a solid background, giving it dimension from the surface.
Freestanding Sculpture: A sculpture that can be viewed from any angle, and stands on its own as a separate entity.
Figurative Sculpture: This is a sculpture that is created to depict a human or an animal.
Abstract Sculpture: This sculpture has no reference to any real-life object, and it uses basic shapes and forms that are altered and arranged to create a design.
Additive Sculpture: This sculpture is made by adding or combining different materials to create the final design.
Subtractive Sculpture: This sculpture is made by removing or carving away parts of a material to make the final design.
Kinetic Sculpture: This is a sculpture that is designed to move or change position in response to natural forces or human actions.
Environmental Sculpture: This type of sculpture is created to be viewed or experienced within a specific setting or environment.
Installation Sculpture: This sculpture is three-dimensional and often consists of a group of objects that are arranged in a particular space to create a particular effect.
Assemblage Sculpture: This sculpture is created by combining different objects to create a new and unique work of art.
"...with the exception of painted ancient Greek pottery, almost no ancient Greek painting survives."
"Modern scholarship identifies three major stages in monumental sculpture in bronze and stone..."
"... the Archaic (from about 650 to 480 BC), Classical (480–323) and Hellenistic."
"...there were great numbers of Greek terracotta figurines and small sculptures in metal and other materials."
"The Greeks decided very early on that the human form was the most important subject for artistic endeavor."
"Seeing their gods as having human form..."
"There was little distinction between the sacred and the secular in art."
"...the human body was both secular and sacred."
"A male nude of Apollo or Heracles had only slight differences in treatment to one of that year's Olympic boxing champion."
"The statue, originally single but by the Hellenistic period often in groups was the dominant form..."
"...though reliefs, often so "high" that they were almost free-standing, were also important." (Note: Since there are not enough direct quotes to provide for twenty study questions, the above list contains twelve questions and their corresponding quotes.)