The Seated Boxer

The form of the Seated Boxer represents the Greek understanding of the human body. The representation of the figure creates a sense of life, the human form is represented with vivid realism with the exception of the stylized facial hair. The facial hair, although three-dimensional, is seen as flat and two-dimensional because of its stylistic rendition. The sculpture utilizes pseudo-geometric shapes with the facial hair. The proportion of the sculpture is derived from Greek understanding of proportions of the human body. The use of space and three dimensions for more dynamic and more life-like statues only seen in Hellenistic art is represented in the Seated Boxer. The figure turn in space; thus, can be viewed in many points of views. The statue