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Exploring Greek and Roman Sculpture: A Journey Through Time and Power

Discover the artistry and symbolism of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, showcasing iconic pieces like the "Lady of Auxerre" statuette and the Charioteer of Delphi. Explore the evolution of sculptural techniques and themes from Crete to Rome, highlighting the aesthetic and cultural significance of each artifact. Follow the narrative of classical artistry through images that embody power, grace, and storytelling. Delve into the masterpieces housed in prestigious museums around the world, such as the Louvre, the Acropolis Museum, and the British Museum, and uncover the rich history and craftsmanship behind these timeless works. Join us on a visual odyssey of classical sculptural heritage, where each piece speaks volumes about the civilizations that created them.

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Exploring Greek and Roman Sculpture: A Journey Through Time and Power

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  1. Further Examples of Greek and Roman Sculpture To accompany the resource packet, Exploring Classical Art at the MFA: Images of Power

  2. “Lady of Auxerre” statuette, c. 640 BC, Crete. Limestone. Height 25 ½ inches. Louvre Museum, Paris

  3. Moschophoros (Calfbearer), from Athens, c. 560 BC, Marble. Height (restored) 5 feet 5 inches. Acropolis Museum, Athens

  4. Grave Stele of Aristion (the Warrior), by Aristokles, c. 510 BC, Marble. Height 7 feet 10 ½ inches. National Museum, Athens

  5. Charioteer of Delphi. c. 478 or 474 BC. Bronze with copper (lips, eyelashes), silver (teeth, headband), and onyx (eyes). Height 5 feet 11 inches. Delphi Museum

  6. Mourning Athena relief, from Athens. c. 470 BC, Marble. Height 19 inches. Acropolis Museum, Athens

  7. Demosthenes by Polyeuktos.Roman copy of a bronze portrait statue erected in Athens. c. 280 BC, Marble. Height 6 feet 7 ½ inches. Ny Carlsberg Glyptothek, Copenhagen

  8. Portrait Bust of a Man, c. 1st century BC, Marble.Republican, Roman. Height 14 ½ inches. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

  9. Cameo portrait of the Emperor Augustus, 41-54 AD, Sardonyx.Julio-Claudian, Roman. 1 ½ x 1 1/8 inch. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

  10. Portrait Statue of a Woman, 130-140 AD, Marble.Found at the Temple of Aphrodite (Cyrene), Roman. Height 5.8 feet. British Museum, London

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