FAH207H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Antigonid Dynasty, Lightning, Pediment
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Romans also had their own traditions different from greeks. (cid:1) (cid:1) Done in alexander"s lifetime and after his death. His life = leading the troops at 16, became king at 20. Eyes are set in, looking upwards, otherworldly figure, hairstyle = distinct. After his death in 323 bce, was separated in 3-4 kingdoms (ptolehaic, antigonid, seleucid) in 31 bce (battle of actium): Marks the end of the hellenistic period. (cid:1) (cid:1) Alexander mosaic: 1st c bce based off wall painting 310 bce by philozenos. Moment in the battle of issos b/w greeks and persians. Alexander often described as having a lion mane (hair), and a. Gorgon on his breastplate. (similar to athena symbol to scare away enemy). Technique: foreshortening. (not something that is seen in classical greek art) One of the shield is reflecting one of the fallen warriors. (cid:1) (cid:1) Tomb of persephone, vergina: hades carrying off persephone, Distressed = persephone (lots of emotion depicted in her face)
