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This collection showcases significant marble sculptures from the Classical and Hellenistic periods, highlighting the evolution of artistic ideals. Features include a closed pose figure of Hera from Samos, exhibiting idealized human form and emotionless expression, contrasted with Myron's Discobolus demonstrating dynamic movement in contrapposto. Explore Polyclitus's Doryphoros, the Nike from the Temple of Athena Nike symbolizing victory, and the emotive Hellenistic piece, the Dying Gaul. The Laocoon Group and the Old Market Woman represent the dramatic shift towards realism and emotional depth in sculpture.
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Kore (Maiden) Body like cylinder Closed pose No deep carving Hera from Samos, 570 BC,Marble, 6 Ft
Classical Sculpture Style Classical Idealized human Athletic , Perfection No Emotion Neutral, uninvolved facial expression- Stoic Myron, Discobolus (Discus Thrower) Roman copy of bronze original, 450 BC
Open pose Contraposto Weight shift to one leg Roman copies of bronze originals Polyclitus, Doryphoros (Spear Bearer) 450 BC
High Relief Style? Classical Nike, Temple of Athena Nike 410 BC, Marble, 42 in H
Emotional content suffering Realistic as classical style Hellenistic Style Dying Gaul, 240 BC Life size
Winged goddess figure Celebrates a naval victory Nike of Samothrace, 190 BC, Marble, 8 Ft H