Lecture 17 - Hellenistic sculpture II and Social realism Flashcards
Pergamon Acropolis
Shows Sanctuary of Athena Polias. Statue base from the Gallic victory monument.
E.g. Dying Gaul
Gallic victory monument, Sanctuary of Athena, Pergamon. Roman marble copy of a Hellenistic bronze original (late 3rd BCE). Can be viewed from multiple view points. Mouth slightly open, torque. Face clearly showing pain, deep set eyes. High detail - gash on torso with blood
E.g. Suicidal Gaul and his wife
Gallic victory monument, Pergamon, Roman copy of a Hellenistic original (late 3rd BCE). Drapery of both figures adds to the drama of the scene, it captures the moment just before suicide - adds emotion. Twisting motion of male suggests multiple view points. Highly detailed - muscular definition.
E.g. Nike of Samothrace
From the sanctuary of the Great Gods. Commemorates the victory over Antiochus, made from Rhodian marble, potentially by Pythokritos, dated to 200 BCE.
E.g. Laocoon
First century CE, variant of 2nd/1st century BCE original. Found on Oppian Hill, made of Rhodian and Luna marble. Spatial penetration of limbs, interacting with the viewers space. Interest in the psychological states of the subject. This has an impact on facial expressions.
E.g. Boy wrestling with pet goose
Roman marble copy, 150 BCE. Attributed to Boethos of Chalcedon. Focus is on child, not done before Hellenistic. Actually looks like a child as oppose to a miniature adult. Indicates a degree of observation, huge attention to detail - curls on his hair. Oral element seen through the goose’s mouth.
E.g. Little boy with goose
Roman marble copy of 2nd c BCE of a Hellenistic bronze original dated to early 3rd c BCE. Arm raised out - interaction with audience, looking at audience with mouth open - oral aspect.
E.g. Girl with pet dove
Roman marble copy of Hellenistic original dated to 2nd century BCE. Found quite commonly on graves, highly detailed drapery and hair, dove looks contempt.
E.g. Sleeping Eros
Bronze original from Rhodes 150-100 BCE. Shows observation of life - realistic baby. Interest in psychological states, one of the few Hellenistic originals. Could have been a dedication.
E.g. Eros and Psyche
Roman marble copy, original from 150-100 BCE. Shows child erotica - drapery of Psyche about to fall off, reference to Eros’ mother; Aphrodite.
E.g. Aphrodite and Pan
Found on Delos, 100 BCE. Eros adds sexual dimension.
E.g. Hermaphrodite struggling with a satyr
Roman marble copy of a 150-100 Hellenistic original. They appeal to Hellenistic love and erotica. It is meant to shock the viewer.
E.g. Sleeping Hermaphrodite
Roman marble copy, 2nd c CE, Hellenistic original dated to 150 BCE, marble couch is 17th century edition. Restless, troubled pose.
E.g. Old woman
1st century CE Roman marble copy of Hellenistic original. Shows extreme realism - sunken eyes, bones on chest - shows effect of age. She is not wearing the garb of someone poor, basket full - both suggest wealth?
E.g. Drunken old woman
Roman marble copy (2nd c BCE) of Hellenistic original. Head rolling back in her drunken state. Perhaps meant to invoke pity? Ecstatic expression on her face, beautifully decorated jug - communing with Dionysus.
