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Hestia Giustiniani

Hestia Giustiniani. c470BC. Basic Facts. Roman copy of the Classical Greek original. Early Classical style, made in the classical period Depicts the Goddess Hestia Made of Marble, original was bronze Named after original owner, Vincenzo Giustiniani 1.93 metres high. The Statue.

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Hestia Giustiniani

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  1. Hestia Giustiniani c470BC

  2. Basic Facts • Roman copy of the Classical Greek original. • Early Classical style, made in the classical period • Depicts the Goddess Hestia • Made of Marble, original was bronze • Named after original owner, Vincenzo Giustiniani • 1.93 metres high

  3. The Statue • Described as an example of “Austere” early stages of the Early Classical period, austere suggesting a certain strictness to the sculpting • In this way, the chiton of the Kores has been removed and replaced with the less interesting peplos • The peplos shrouds the figure more and allows for a more limited posture, as less is seen. • As you can see, it is quite austere. Look at how the robe lifelessly drops to the ground (much like the fluting of a column), and how the figure’s head is covered by a drape. • Despite the austerity, it cannot be denied that it is a master work. The creases on the material are very well observed and realistic and it lacks any of the linear detail applied to the archaic statues

  4. The Head • Hair has been made to look separate from the head • Well-moulded features • Realistic and well observed, typical of classical period • Absence of crude etched features • Ears are not visible • Unlike the Archaic statues, her head is turned • “Severe” expression

  5. The Posture • Head turned to the right • Left arm up • Legs appear to be straight • Right arm’s elbow bent out slightly • The overall effect is rather static, despite the left arm, as the drapery falls so heavily and vertically • The lack of any dynamic lower body posture (there is a very subtle turn of the hips) adds to this static effect

  6. Feminine Features • The right hand draws attention to the hips • The unclenched hands reveal slender fingers • The turned head brings out bones and creates a better upper body dynamic, however as discussed the lower body is fairly static • Not only does the stationary lower body take away from the excitement, it also removes any hint of sexuality from the statue, giving her dignity • Being a goddess, it is likely her left hand was holding a staff

  7. Woodford • “rendered with great simplicity” • “During the early classical period an austere and serious style was formulated”

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