During the three periods of Greek art, the styles and characteristics of female sculpture greatly changed and evolved. Details in the figures were greatly increased with more lifelike appearance. Eventually, the figures looked almost real with intricate facial expressions and poses.
In the Archaic period, the figure, Peplos Kore, depicts the female figure as having a columnar appearance. The long, simple woolen garment she wears is plain and dull. There is not much detail in her clothing leaving her without a fully developed figure. The drapery conceals her entire body. Some traces of paint were preserved in her braids and clothing. She once stood as a votive offering in Athena’s sanctuary. Researches believe that she held in her hand an attribute that would identify her as a maiden or possibly Athena. Her hands hang at her sides in fists with the thumbs facing forward. He
Modesty was thrown out the window in the Hellenistic period. The figure of Aphrodite shows her almost completely nude. She has a small thing garment clinging to the bottom half of her body barely staying on at all. Nudity was not completely new to people, but the sexuality of the figures increased greatly. Instead of intricate details of the women’s clothing, there were details of the female body showing off her curves. She is relaxed in pose, with a weight shift and slouching posture. Her arm once held a prize for being judged as the most beautiful goddess of all.
The Archaic period depicted women as strong and sturdy. They were probably were known as the backbone in their families because shown standing tall with straight posture. There were not many details in the figure, especially giving her a female appearance. As the period changed to Classical, the details evol
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