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1 The Evolution of Greek Sculpture
Chapter 8 Lesson 2

2 Artists to Meet Myron Phidias Polyclitus
You’ll be able to explain how Greek sculpture changed over time from the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic Periods

3 600 to 480 BC young male god or athlete Archaic Greek sculptures
Kouros – meaning youth 600 to 480 BC young male god or athlete Archaic Greek sculptures

4 Korai – clothed women, often goddesses
The Hera of Samos Stone cylinder Stiff pose like kouros Bent left arm Symbol of authority

5 Myron’s Discus Thrower
Classical Period Bold new ideas More skill Abandon the stiff monoliths Figures move in space 450 B.C.

6 Myron Chief material was bronze Never worked in marble
All original bronzes were melted down long ago What is known today of Greek works comes from copies made later by the Romans

7 Phidias Athena Parthenos 42 Feet Tall White Ivory Over 1 ton of gold
Precious stones for eyes

8 Phidias Continued Procession of Horsemen Interactive 350 people
125 horses Religious parade 440B.C.

9 Polyclitus’s Spear Thrower
Contrapposto – a pose in which the weight of the body is balanced on one leg while the other leg is free and relaxed. Appears lifelike 440 B.C.

10 Hellenistic Period Expression Extremely skillful and confident
Beauty was less important than expression Lack precise balance and harmony of Classical sculptures

11 The Dying Gaul- 240 B.C.

12 The Nike of Samothrace 190 B.C.

13 The Seated Boxer 50 B.C.

14 Summary Archaic Archaic period – The Kouros, the stiff and solid sculptures were created during a time when artists were seeking greater control of their materials

15 Summary Classical By the Classical period, sculptors had achieved near perfection in balance, proportion and sense of movement. The Discus Thrower demonstrates the sculptor’s ability to create realistic work. The Spear Thrower is an example of balance, harmony, and beauty.

16 Summary Hellenistic During Hellenistic times, sculptures, such as the Seated Boxer reveal the artist’s interest in more dramatic and emotional subjects

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