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Eirene and Ploutos, Aphrodite of the Agora, Hermes and Dionysus, Antikytheran Youth, Apoxyomenos
Why was Eirene and Ploutos created?
to mark a peace treaty between Sparta and Athens
Where was Eirene and Ploutos put up?
in the Athenian Agora
What pose does Eirene stand in?
contrapposto
What garment is Eirene wearing?
peplos
What is the main problem with Ploutos?
his head is too small
What would Ploutos have held before fragmentation?
a keras
What does Eirene mean?
peace
What does Ploutos mean?
wealth
What drapery techniques can be seen in Eirene and Ploutos?
modelling lines, catenary, and fluting
What is so significant about the Aphrodite of Knidos?
she is the first monumental scale depiction of a female nude in the Greek artistic tradition
What polis was Aphrodite of Knidos originally intended for?
Kos
Who modelled for Aphrodite of Knidos?
Phryne
Where was Aphrodite of Knidos put up?
an open-air rotunda
In what ways is Aphrodite of Knidos’ pose modest?
pressed thighs, left hand covering crotch, bent spine
What pose does Aphrodite of Knidos stand in?
contrapposto
What kind of pot is a prop in Aphrodite of Knidos?
hydria
What is the point of the props in Aphrodite of Knidos?
to create a narrative and support the weight of the statue
What drapery techniques are visible in Aphrodite of Knidos?
fluting
How much of the Antikytheran Youth is original?
the torso upwards is original, the legs are reconstructed
Who is depicted in the Antikytheran Youth?
either Perseus or Paris
If Paris, what prop would the Antikytheran Youth hold?
the golden apple
If Perseus, what prop would the Antikytheran Youth hold?
the head of Medusa
What are the Antikytheran Youth’s inlaid eyes made from?
white, painted stone and metal
Are the proportions of the Antikytheran Youth realistic?
no; the head is shrunken and the right arm is elongated
What is the relationship between Hermes and Dionysus?
they are brothers
Why was Hermes and Dionysus created?
to mark a peace treaty between two Peloponnesian polises
What type of contrapposto does Hermes stand in?
Praxitelean
Which of Hermes’ arms is the tense one?
the left
Does Hermes have any clothing on?
yes; sandals
What drapery techniques are visible in Hermes and Dionysus?
catenary and fluting
Why does Praxiteles employ drapery in Hermes and Dionysus?
to disguise the tree stump support
What is the main problem with Dionysus in Hermes and Dionysus?
his head is too small
How does Lysippos defy Polykleitos’ Canon with Apoxyomenos?
the figure is eight heads tall, not the ideal Polykleitian seven
How does Apoxyomenos break the frontal plane?
the arms are both outstretched
What type of contrapposto does Apoxyomenos display?
Lysippian
What is significant about Apoxyomenos’ feet?
they are arranged laterally
What prop has been lost from Apoxyomenos?
strigil
How should the Apoxyomenos be viewed?
in the round
