The classical period is known as the period before Alexander the Great’s death. The Hellenistic period is known after his death. However, while he was alive he came up with great campaigns that changed the world of the Greeks. The differences that he attempted to change were the studies of the philosophy, science, religion, literature, and art. In the classical period or classical era, art was based on realism for the most part. The Hellenistic period showed art with more facial expression and their stances were more life-like. The most popular technique for Classical period was the lost-wax technique. Lost wax technique is a method of casting in which a mold is created for the wax, melted, and then drained. Classical period of sculpture was
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He is holding his leg from where he was injured. The emotional pain is shown from the details on his face. This is why this is Hellenistic because of the detail in the sculpture. It is created in a pyramidal shape, shows defeat, and moment of death. Could also show the Greeks victory that they chose to represent of their opponents. Shows exhaustion of the body almost like his body has given up. For the first time there is a statue with a mustache. (Plantzos 347-348)
Describe the political changes that occurred between the Classical and Hellenistic Ages. How did these changes affect the sculptors and their work?
Classical or Hellenic was during the reign of Alexander the Great. While he was alive he conquered Persia, Egypt, Syria, Mesopotamia, Bactria, and the Punjab. His views spread quickly, which led to him becoming popular. After, he died the generals fought over the empire, The Wars of Diadochi. They used a combination of Phillip II’s administration and Persian additions they created that lasted for centuries. The new states and rulers were considered to be supported by the gods. (Anson 183)
During the Hellenistic age the sculptors changed by showing more emotion in the faces of their subjects. It also was made by depicting soldiers in battle. During the Classical age it was more relaxed and
He is holding his leg from where he was injured. The emotional pain is shown from the details on his face. This is why this is Hellenistic because of the detail in the sculpture. It is created in a pyramidal shape, shows defeat, and moment of death. Could also show the Greeks victory that they chose to represent of their opponents. Shows exhaustion of the body almost like his body has given up. For the first time there is a statue with a mustache. (Plantzos 347-348)
Describe the political changes that occurred between the Classical and Hellenistic Ages. How did these changes affect the sculptors and their work?
Classical or Hellenic was during the reign of Alexander the Great. While he was alive he conquered Persia, Egypt, Syria, Mesopotamia, Bactria, and the Punjab. His views spread quickly, which led to him becoming popular. After, he died the generals fought over the empire, The Wars of Diadochi. They used a combination of Phillip II’s administration and Persian additions they created that lasted for centuries. The new states and rulers were considered to be supported by the gods. (Anson 183)
During the Hellenistic age the sculptors changed by showing more emotion in the faces of their subjects. It also was made by depicting soldiers in battle. During the Classical age it was more relaxed and