M4.3 Greek Search for Perfection – Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic Sculpture Can’t use: -Samos Kouros, 6th century BCE, Samos Archaeological Museum. Arthor: Adam Carr -Naukydes, Discophoros, copy after an early 4th century figure, marble, Musee du Louvre, paris. -Hagesandros, Polydoros, and Athenodoros, Laocoon, original 1st century BCE, Marble, Vatican museums choose two figures, one from the Archaic period and one from the Classical period that not listed above. Consider picking two males or two females for comparison. Fully introduce each work with the artist (if known), title, date, material, and present location. Copy and paste the images directly so that your examples are easily seen. Compare each work for style attributes. As you closely examine your pair, consider the following questions: • Does the Archaic figure borrow from ancient Egyptian sculpture? Why or why not? How does the Greek figure differ from the Egyptian style? • Does the Classical figure show an advance in naturalism? Why or why not? What did the artist do to make it more life-like? Describe details. • What was considered the ideal look for figures? Does idealism show in your examples? Why or why not?
