Greek art known as “Archaic” was produced for approximately two centuries, from the beginning of the 6th to the end of 5th century B.C. Notable examples of Archaic Greek art include early stone temples and other monumental buildings of the period as well as male kouroi and female kourai (stylized sculptures of human figures) and black figure and early red figure pottery. Figural sculptures of the Archaic Period are notable for having a unique facial expression called the “Archaic smile.” Although its exact meaning is unknown, such an expression gives a sense of life to the sculpture while also conveying an aura of serenity and well-being.