Kroisos Vs Kouros Essay

Coming from the archaic period, the Kouros and the Kroisos are very similar figures that depict the gradual change in artistic ability in the Greeks. The Kouros and Kroisos are very rigid in stance with fists clenched by their sides and one foot striding forward. The Greeks also freed the figures from the material they were carved out of, making them free standing. Both figures also seem to be made out the same kind of stone. Despite their similarities, the Kouros and the Kroisos are pretty different. The Kroisos demonstrates a better understanding of human proportions than the Kouros does. The body’s proportions are more accurate to the size of the head, the legs are longer making the proportion to the arm length more correct, and even the toes aren’t so large compared to the feet anymore. Also, the eyes and lips aren’t as overbearing on the face in the Kroisos. The brow line is made distinct whereas in the Kouros the brow line and eye are on the same plane. Not only is it better proportioned, but the muscle groups in the Kroisos are more realistic and defined. The chest and abdominals for example aren’t as flat or conforming to the stone. The …show more content…
Happiness is connected to every human being as it is part of the human nature. It is easy to say happiness is an emotion felt when one is pleasured or partaking in an activity in which one enjoys. It is more than an emotion felt though. Happiness is a state of being that lasts longer than the moment of pleasure. I agree with Aristotle in saying we feel happiness while doing a function that we are best at such as being the best flute-player. However, happiness must come from other elements in life as well. I mean, what happens when one is no longer playing the flute? Surely the flute cannot be played every moment of one’s life. Happiness would thus dissipate in those moments without the