... plinth 76 in. Fletcher Fund, 1932 (32.11.1) This kouros is one of the earliest marble statues of a human figure carved in Attica. The rigid stance, with the left leg forward and arms at the side, was derived from Egyptian art. The pose provided a clear, simple ... figure on the flask again had similar qualities to the Egyptian pottery. 3. Grave stele of a youth and a little girl with finial in the form of a sphinx 530 B.C. Archaic Greek, Athen Marble About 13 ft. Tall, 3ft. long and about 2 ft. wide Frederick C. Hewitt Fund, 1911, Rogers Fund, 1921, Munsey Funds, 1936, 1938, and (11.18...

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... is not only the design or artistic features that catch you but the material used to create her. She looks to be made out of marble. The material alone makes her stand out with how beautiful the marble makes her pop. The features on her has so much detail; adding on to that the realism in the sculpture just makes her presents ... ...

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... as child-bearing and were given the title givers of life (Fiero, pg.4). This societal view of women can be seen all throughout history such as in Neolithic Culture. Where marble statues of women with exaggerated sexual characteristics can be found in large numbers on the cyclades (Fiero, pg.6). Each statue though portrayed different still has the same purpose and meaning ... ...

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... not immune to attack by the elements-wind, rain, and sandstorm.) This protective covering was made up of 100-inch-thick, 20-ton block of hard, white limestone, similar to marble but superior in hardness and in durability against the elements. The casing stones, 144,000 in all, were so brilliant that they could literally be seen from the mountains of ... ...

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... the bodies of the people in their works. As the Archaic Period evolved, Greek sculptures were almost identical to the Egyptians'. Unlike Egyptians, the Greeks refined their techniques. Greeks used marble to construct their sculptures. It was considered more valuable and beautiful than any material available. They softened the lines of the body. Greek sculptors slowly perfected every contour in the ... ...

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... Egyptians, Arabs, and many other groups. The major exports of the city were skins, pottery, pearl and oils. The imports that the city received were gold, silver, copper, limestone, salt, marble, and other stones. Mesopotamia was more productive of technological improvements, because their environment was more difficult to manage than the Nile Valley. And Mesopotamia gave attention to a merchant class and ... ...

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... the bodies of the people in their works. As the Archaic Period evolved, Greek sculptures were almost identical to the Egyptians'. Unlike Egyptians, the Greeks refined their techniques. Greeks used marble to construct their sculptures. It was considered more valuable and beautiful than any material available. They softened the lines of the body. Greek sculptors slowly perfected every contour in the ... ...

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