Visual Arts History 2247E Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Riace, Precious Metal, Phidias
7 Apr 2015
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Roman shipwreck cape artemesium, nude zeus, holding zeus" thunderbolt. Figures heroized, nude: zeus early classical 480-450 o o. Square proportions 7ft 7 ft across, order of harmony. Controversial b/c stylistic date varies, early classical just b4 parthenon. Larger than life size 7ft: where were the figures looted? o. Feb. 10th - early classical free-standing bronzes: zeus & riace warriors. Bronze = preferred medium only saved in roman copy b/c bronze is a precious metal hence most bronze figures found in shipwrecks b/c romans transport [7th c] Powerful stance & rep power: hq, therefore high profile site/dedication o, head of older man on young athlete body, hero = nude, muscles = physical power o o o. In action of story, playing primary role of keeping justice (thunderbolt) Figures meant to only be seen in profile view maximize size/ force therefore man pathos/ethos o: moment depicted: moment of greatest physical tension. In frontal view effective impact except zeus"s head o.
