AHIS 120gp Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Peplos Kore, Apoxyomenos, Lysippos
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One of the most famous artists in athens. Related to having figured out weight distribution. Weight is bared on right leg, hip thrust. Unequal distribution of weight curving of spine. Left leg is poised on the ball of his foot - suggests further movement. Riachi bronze - right leg is resting on ground, not on the ball of the foot - reveals the progress that greeks undergo with displaying weight distribution. May have represented an athlete or warrior (carrying a spear in his right hand) Body/muscles are more appropriate for a warrior than an athlete. Greeks believed battle was the supreme test of manhood. Meant to represent the ideal, young, greek male; 18-20 age; confidence that allowed him to subdue others. Versus doryphoros by polykleitos - high classical period - 440 b. c. Only citizens could participate in government (slaves, immigrants, women were not citizens)
