Emotion In Classical Greek Art: The Seated Boxer

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The Seated Boxer is a bronze Hellenistic sculpture created in around 100bc. I attribute this work to the Hellenistic period of Greek art. Sculptors of this period concentrated on depicting male athletes just as what the Seated Boxer is. Emotion in Classical Greek art was merely expressed through simple gesture, a technique that contrasts with the style of Hellenistic sculpture. In Hellenistic art, advancement of skilled led to emotion being portrayed vividly through the detailed work of art. The Seated Boxer clearly reflects this portrayal through his show of defeat and tiredness upon his face, looking as though he viewing his champion. His slumped over pose alludes to his defeat as well. The artist wanted onlookers to relate to his sculpture’s

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