over view (archaic)

Question 1

What was the transition between the Archaic and 5th century sculpture?

Answer 1

-A transition from pattern and symmetry towards realism and naturalism

Question 2

What were sculptors trying to escape?

Answer 2

• the restriction of the kouros pose

Question 3

What were the sculptors trying to abandon ?2

Answer 3

• begin to abandon angular lines for fleshy aesthetic.

- the unrealistic depiction of hair

Question 4

What was gradually improved?

Answer 4

• depiction of hair(more realistic and shorter)
• depiction of the human form beneath drapery (modelling)
• weight of drapery
• development of facial structures (emotion conveyed)

Question 5

What was the culture conveyed in archaic statues?

Answer 5

• preoccupation with idealised youth and virility reflects cultural values
• clothed women and naked men indicates cultural values
• Depiction of deities indicates conception of potent yet benevolent gods.