The Orientalizing period was characterized by

Question

Greeks borrowing images from Near East cultures.
artwork with lots of shading and perspective.
Near East cultures borrowing images from Greek art.
artwork with many reds and golds.

Answer 1

The Orientalizing period was characterized by Greeks borrowing images from Near East cultures. This period, which occurred from around the 8th century BCE, saw the introduction of motifs and styles from the ancient Near East, such as animal forms, floral patterns, and new techniques in pottery and metalwork, reflecting a cultural exchange that significantly influenced Greek art and aesthetics.