I’ve seen the various Kouroi and to me, although they represent the start of a more natural way the body is carved, they still have that rather rigid and idealistic expression which would set the tone, gradually becoming ‘smoother’ until (as far as I can remember) the Roman emperor Trajan had his statues made the way he was. I took classes in ‘Antique Culture’, and this was one of the subjects.
Wandering through Athens’ museum, I could see the evolution in statues, in stone and in bronze.
“they represent the start of a more natural way the body is carved, they still have that rather rigid and idealistic expression “ Well said Joyce. My preference for creating figures is somewhere in between this stage and realism, like the wrinkled old sailor portraits.
I can understand why they were used at ceneteries to depict an ideal image of the dead, the stillness in those figures fits a cemetery. Your art is beautiful, Michael.
Me too Charlotte, I’m happy Iv traveled and lived abroad and would visit museums and archaeological sites. In a museum like the Met, as soon as I entered the Ancient Greek area a feeling of total calmness would sweep over me. Every time.
I’ve seen the various Kouroi and to me, although they represent the start of a more natural way the body is carved, they still have that rather rigid and idealistic expression which would set the tone, gradually becoming ‘smoother’ until (as far as I can remember) the Roman emperor Trajan had his statues made the way he was. I took classes in ‘Antique Culture’, and this was one of the subjects.
Wandering through Athens’ museum, I could see the evolution in statues, in stone and in bronze.
The ‘Poseidon’ for example has lost all rigidity.
A fascinating world and a trip down memory lane.
Thanks, Michael, for showing this.
“they represent the start of a more natural way the body is carved, they still have that rather rigid and idealistic expression “ Well said Joyce. My preference for creating figures is somewhere in between this stage and realism, like the wrinkled old sailor portraits.
I can understand why they were used at ceneteries to depict an ideal image of the dead, the stillness in those figures fits a cemetery. Your art is beautiful, Michael.
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I stand in awe before these ancient statues! ✨💖✨
Me too Charlotte, I’m happy Iv traveled and lived abroad and would visit museums and archaeological sites. In a museum like the Met, as soon as I entered the Ancient Greek area a feeling of total calmness would sweep over me. Every time.
A sculptural baby step ☺️. Thank you for sharing your insights on this beautiful work of art!
“A sculptural baby step!” Indeed. Thank you. 😀❤️💫
Thanks for restacking @Elliot Murray!