The time period from 323 to 30 B.C.E is what is know as the Hellenistic Age. At close examination of this period in history there is found wonderful growth in many areas including architecture, arts, literature, and “important advancements in geography, astronomy, and mathematics” (Fiero 132). As with many great empires that go through evolutions in culture or ideas, “the advent of the Hellenistic Era was reflected in larger, more monumental forms of architecture and in the construction of utilitarian structures, such as light houses, theaters and libraries” while “Classical restraint has given way to violent passion” and “artists brought a similar kind of dramatic energy to mosaics” the changes were dramatic in many areas of the empire (Fiero
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These life-like statues were carved to show “people from all walks of life, all ages” with their bodies being “highly realistic, but not necessarily idealized or beautiful” (“Hellenistic Sculpture”). In transition from the Classical Style the Hellenistic Age would use even less clothing on figures carved into statues to show their real features or even nude forms by the removal of all clothing. There was not much that was idealistic or beautiful about the statues of the Hellenistic Age. “Figures depict a much more varied view of humanity and a wider variety of poses and emotions” that included men, women, infants, athletes, gods and many others (“Hellenistic Sculpture”). The sculptures of the Hellenistic Age really captured the society as a whole and they really grasped all aspects of their community’s daily lives. Another aspect that was incorporated into the statues of the Hellenistic Age not previously seen in the Classical Style was that of a progressively changing dramatic scene. “Multi-figure dramatic scenes of violence and death appealed” to the Hellenistic Age and that was showed through this intricate display of fight scenes or action of some sorts. These vast works of art in sculpture form only showed the even more the evolving artistic style from the Classical Style to the
These life-like statues were carved to show “people from all walks of life, all ages” with their bodies being “highly realistic, but not necessarily idealized or beautiful” (“Hellenistic Sculpture”). In transition from the Classical Style the Hellenistic Age would use even less clothing on figures carved into statues to show their real features or even nude forms by the removal of all clothing. There was not much that was idealistic or beautiful about the statues of the Hellenistic Age. “Figures depict a much more varied view of humanity and a wider variety of poses and emotions” that included men, women, infants, athletes, gods and many others (“Hellenistic Sculpture”). The sculptures of the Hellenistic Age really captured the society as a whole and they really grasped all aspects of their community’s daily lives. Another aspect that was incorporated into the statues of the Hellenistic Age not previously seen in the Classical Style was that of a progressively changing dramatic scene. “Multi-figure dramatic scenes of violence and death appealed” to the Hellenistic Age and that was showed through this intricate display of fight scenes or action of some sorts. These vast works of art in sculpture form only showed the even more the evolving artistic style from the Classical Style to the