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what is this art

Euphronios, classical greek

demonstrates that bravery cannot protect someone from mortality(Patroclus)

how does euphroninos relate to suffering

heroism may earn honor, but doesn’t prevent death/grief experienced by survivors.

what is this art

Grave stele of Hegesso, classical greek

how does grave stele relate to suffering

Suffering is not always loud or physically violent. It can appear through absence, memory(Andromache mourns)

what is this art

Parthenon Metopes, classical greek

conflict reveals how struggles over order and power can cause suffering (Antigone)

how does metopes

conflict becomes destructive when competing claims to authority are treated as absolute

what is this art

Dying Gaul, hellenistic

Hector faces Achilles knowing that he is likely to die.

what does gaul show

The suffering of an enemy is still human suffering, deserves sympathy/respect

what is this art

Laocoön and his sons, hellenistic

war extends beyond the battlefield to families (Priam)

what is this art

War, The Standard of Ur, Mesopotamian art

what does standard show

society may display wealth, order, and prosperity while still containing suffering and inequality

what is this art

lion hunt. Palace of Ashurbanipal, Mesopotamian art

Gilgamesh cannot defeat death or restore his friend. (like lion’s suffering)

what does lion hunt show

someone can dominate other living beings, but it cannot necessarily overcome mortality