Assignment 1(3-5 pages): Investigation of material culture. Votive relief sculptures were often dedicated by worshipers in Greek sanctuaries, especially during the 6th, 5th, and 4th centuries. Investigate these sculptures using the photographs and information provided here, then discuss the following questions: What subject matter tends to be shown in these sculptures? What elements are recurring? What artistic conventions are used to communicate information about the scene to the viewer? Give 5 specific examples to illustrate your points. You might begin by asking yourself "what do these images have in common"?

1. Votive relief to Zeus Meilichios (seated figure on left with horn). Athens, 4th century BCE

Votive relief to hero and heroine (seated in thrones). Sparta, 6th century BCE

Votive relief to the Nymphs, Hermes, and Pan. Attica, 4th century BCE

Votive relief to Artemis (seated at left). From Brauron, Attica, 5th century BCE.

Votive relief to Artemis (standing on right), from Brauron in Attica, 5th cent. BCE