Archaic Greek Sculpture
Classics 102 G15W1964
Friday 8:40 Kristen Walker
Due: 09 September 2016 Tom Dichmont
A significant difference between the Archaic Greek sculptures and the Classical Greek sculptures is the poses held by the statues. The Archaic sculptures poses were strictly frontal; their one leg was usually advanced whilst the other leg was drawn behind. Both sides of the body were symmetrical. They also wore the Archaic smile which, one may assume was used as a way of making the statuses appear far more humanlike Contrary, the Classical sculptures also had a four square shape yet their standing figures balance position had been altered. The axis of the body was now a long double curve and the head was positioned subtly to the one side.
The Kore known as the standing draped female is a typical pose depicted of the Archaic sculpture style. The poses depicted in the Archaic style were often concerned with having the body in a symmetrical and frontal position. Later development of the Korai allowed the head to be tilted slightly to the one side. As the statues were made mainly of marble, the first sighting of painting were done on the surface except for areas showing flesh. Later development allowed the drapery to be unpainted. The Archaic Kouros was a nude statue and the focus had now shifted from clothing the women to paying …show more content…
On the other hand, the Classical style allowed oblique and twisting styles of view to be evident. The early Classical style was known for its decorative detail. The transitions made between the Archaic period and Classical period caused the following changes: The Archaic smile was abandoned and replaced with a frown. The hair was reduced to simple strands or tightly packed curls. The face and bodies form seemed to become more unified but some areas were still given particular
Friday 8:40 Kristen Walker
Due: 09 September 2016 Tom Dichmont
A significant difference between the Archaic Greek sculptures and the Classical Greek sculptures is the poses held by the statues. The Archaic sculptures poses were strictly frontal; their one leg was usually advanced whilst the other leg was drawn behind. Both sides of the body were symmetrical. They also wore the Archaic smile which, one may assume was used as a way of making the statuses appear far more humanlike Contrary, the Classical sculptures also had a four square shape yet their standing figures balance position had been altered. The axis of the body was now a long double curve and the head was positioned subtly to the one side.
The Kore known as the standing draped female is a typical pose depicted of the Archaic sculpture style. The poses depicted in the Archaic style were often concerned with having the body in a symmetrical and frontal position. Later development of the Korai allowed the head to be tilted slightly to the one side. As the statues were made mainly of marble, the first sighting of painting were done on the surface except for areas showing flesh. Later development allowed the drapery to be unpainted. The Archaic Kouros was a nude statue and the focus had now shifted from clothing the women to paying …show more content…
On the other hand, the Classical style allowed oblique and twisting styles of view to be evident. The early Classical style was known for its decorative detail. The transitions made between the Archaic period and Classical period caused the following changes: The Archaic smile was abandoned and replaced with a frown. The hair was reduced to simple strands or tightly packed curls. The face and bodies form seemed to become more unified but some areas were still given particular