Comparing King And Kouros

The main difference between sculpture of King and Queen Menkaure and Kouros is that Kouros is a free-standing sculpture. More realistic. There is a technical difference in the way Greeks do sculpture – more realistic Kouros and King and Queen Menkaure sculpture have stylized eyes Most importantly, subtle smile as a sign of life. Not realistic stature.

there are clear similarities between the Greek and Egyptian sculpture. Both status are standing with left leg extending forward, the King and Kouros ‘arms are close to their body touching their side of their tight, with fist clenched , while the Queen arms in the Egyptian sculpture are curved and placed with one hand around the king and the other touching his arm and her left leg is extending forward as well but not as far as the King to show his power. The two sculptures are with broader shoulders and slightly developed musculature.
In contrast, by looking at the Kouros figure, the nudity,and the mysterious smile are the characteristics of Kouros sculptures in the Archaic period, this nudity allowed the sculpture to be seen in a context that valorizes the symbol of humanity, while the Egyptian sculpture were partially covered, the King is wearing a kilt, headdress of Pharahons, a ceremonial beard, and the Queen with a very thin garment.
Furthermore, we see the presence of the feminine figure, the Queen Khamerernebty in the Egyptian sculpture. The standing of the Queen beside her husband reveals an illustration of Kingship and that women should be equal to the man, unlike in the Archaic era, man who gain human strengths and
power.

The style of the archaic Greek is influenced by ancient Egyptian, and they adopt some techniques from Egyptian to make permanent sculptures that last in the same way. Especially in the Archaic period when the artists start develop monumental marble sculpture, the status were portrayed in highly naturalistic details, realism and the artists had more freedom of movement and expression. The Egyptian sculpture of the King and Queen were made with hard stone, chisel, and punches, so that the tombs are well made and the spirit could enjoy after death.

In conclusion, both sculptures illustrate the Ancient world, and state a different message. The sculpture of King Menkaura and Queen Khamerenebty belong to the Egyptian culture and reflect their beliefs, this sculpture was made in order to embody the Ka of the King and Queen. Unlike, in Greek civilization, gods became personified, taking human form and assuming human weakness, as a result this Archaic Greek Kouros sculpture shows the perfection of the human body dedicated to Gods.