Archaic statues

Question 1

Dates of the Archaic period?

Answer 1

650-490 BC
mid 7th century to early 5th century

Question 2

How to make a Kouros?

Answer 2

1. Draw a grid on a quarried block of marble or limestone
2. Draw a figure of the Kouros on all sides
3. Carve away all excess

Question 3

Reasons for adopting the Kouros pose?

Answer 3

Marble and limestone have a low-tensile strength, so most easy to stay intact.
Had difficulties with foreshortening (perspective of having shorter limbs.

Question 4

1st statue? Dates?

Answer 4

New York Kouros.
610-600 BC

Question 5

6 Points on New York Kouros

Answer 5

1. Has 1 line of vertical symmetry and 2 lines of horizontal symmetry.
2. Sculptors were more interested in depicting and exploring shape and symmetry than the realistic human form.
3. Was naked because of homoerotic culture.
4. 1.93m tall/exaggerated life size.
5. Disproportionate eyes, waist and height
6. Symmetry shown in beaded hair because real hair texture was too difficult. Shows Egyptian influence.

Question 6

Second Archaic Kouros? Dates?

Answer 6

Kleobis and Biton/The Delphi Twins
580 BC

Question 7

History of The Delphi Twins?

Answer 7

Made after the story of the twins of Kleobis and Biton after they died pulling their mother’s carriage to a festival. Their mother then had a statue of them put in the temple to Hera. Croesus (wealthy king) had asked Solon who the happiest people were and Solon had said them because they’d died publicly honoured and praised.

Question 8

Dates of the Delphi Twins?

Answer 8

580 BC

Question 9

Info about Delphi twins?

Answer 9

Marble, 2.16m, votive, signed by Polymedes

Question 10

6 points about the Delphi twins?

Answer 10

1. Kouros pose.
2. Long patterned hair.
3. Bulky to show strength.
4. More organic looking because anatomy conveyed by curved line instead of V
5. Facial proportions disproportionate.
6. May be smiling.
   Overall, less symmetry more naturalism.

Question 11

Anavysoss Kouros? Dates

Answer 11

530 BC