FORMATION OF ARTISTIC IMAGES OF THE OLYMPIAN GODS IN ANCIENT GREEK ART

Abstract

This article examines the process of forming artistic images of the Olympian gods in Ancient Greek art. It analyzes the characteristics of the depiction of major Olympian deities, including Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, and Poseidon, in the context of the development of Ancient Greek art. The main iconographic features that allow for the identification of each deity are determined, and their symbolic significance is revealed. Particular attention is paid to the representation of divine images in sculpture and vase painting, which played a key role in shaping the canonical perceptions of the appearance of the Olympian gods. It is shown that artistic images were formed under the influence of mythological perception, religious beliefs, and the artistic ideals of ancient society. The study concludes that the art of Ancient Greece played a crucial role in establishing stable visual representations of deities, which influenced the subsequent development of European artistic tradition.