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Arth 109

Hellenistic Art

Slide List 11

 

 Map of the territories conquered by Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.)  In the manner of Lysippos, Head of Alexander the Great.

Silver coin of Alexander the Great with a lion's pelt, identifying Alexander as being like Heracles.

 
 Portrait head from Delos, c. 80 B.C.  

 

 
 Aphrodite of Melos (Venus de Milo), c. 150-100 B.C. 360 degree view of the Aphrodite of Melos.  Old Market Woman, 2nd c. B.C.

 
Multiple views of the Aphrodite of Melos.  Praxiteles, Aphrodite of Knidos, c. 350 B.C. (Roman copy of Greek original)

Detail of the Aphrodite of Knidos. Detail of the Aphrodite of Melos.
 
 
   Lysippos, Apoxyomenos, c. 330 B.C. (Roman copy of Greek original)

 

Nike of Samothrace in the Louvre.
 
 Nike of Samothrace, c. 190 B.C.  Detail of the Goddesses from the east pediment of the Parthenon.

 

 
 Laocoon and his two sons, 1st c. B.C.  Detail of the Laocoon.

 
 
 Dying Gaul, from the Victory monument of Attalos I, Pergamon, c. 230-220 B.C.  Detail of the head of the Dying Gaul.

Questions for Review

 

 
 Aphrodite of Melos, c. 150-100 B.C.  Old Market Woman, 2nd c. B.C.

Hellenistic sculpture is noted for its heterogeneous character. Document this point through a comparison of these two works.

 

 
 Aphrodite of Melos, c. 150-100 B.C.  Praxiteles, Aphrodite of Knidos, c. 350 B.C.

The Aphrodite of Melos is the product of a long tradition of Greek sculpture. The artist clearly drew upon this tradition in creating the work. Through an analysis of the work, suggest likely influences. (Note: the work of Praxiteles should be considered as just one influence; cite others)

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