The Orientalizing period was characterized by
A. Greeks borrowing images from Near East cultures.
B. artwork with lots of shading and perspective.
C. Near East cultures borrowing images from Greek art.
D. artwork with many reds and golds.
A. Greeks borrowing images from Near East cultures.
C. Near East cultures borrowing images from Greek art.
During the Orientalizing period, which occurred between the 8th and 7th centuries BC, Greek artists began to incorporate elements and imagery from Near Eastern (or Oriental) cultures into their artwork. This borrowing of images from Near East cultures is one of the key characteristics of the Orientalizing period. The Greek artists adapted and reinterpreted these motifs, integrating them into their own artistic style. This period marked a shift in Greek art and laid the foundation for the later development of Classical Greek art.