CIVILIZATION
GREEK
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Question
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The statues were larger.
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They only made statues of Greek gods.
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The statues only showed the perfect human form.
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The statues showed realistic-looking humans showing emotions.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hellenistic sculpture differed from Classical sculpture because it increased the degree of emotion and movement portrayed in the statues. Themes also become more mythical than religious or celebratory.
Detailed explanation-2: -During this period sculpture became more naturalistic, and also expressive; there is an interest in depicting extremes of emotion. On top of anatomical realism, the Hellenistic artist seeks to represent the character of his subject, including themes such as suffering, sleep or old age.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hellenistic artists copied and adapted earlier styles, and also made great innovations. Representations of Greek gods took on new forms (1996.178; 11.55). The popular image of a nude Aphrodite, for example, reflects the increased secularization of traditional religion.
Detailed explanation-4: -Hellenistic Period, ca. Hellenistic Period sculpture can be characterized by a marked increase in expression from Classical sculpture. Many artistic subjects appear significantly more dramatized than before and for the first time emotive facial expressions featured in monumental sculpture.