AHIS 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Tuscan Order, Roman Concrete, Death Mask
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The human form began to develop in a very humanized way. Communication, looking more human, the appearance of softer skin. The figure was composed of geometric shapes, very simplified. Released from the block of stone- there are cracks and broken off parts. The knee is bent and it affects the appearance of the hip, very naturalistic development (example of contrapposto) These changes represent the early classical period as opposed to the archaic period, etc. Idealized: you make it even more perfect than it might be in nature. Perfection through numbers: numbers were used throughout the body to create a harmonious balance. Diagonals: slight in the hips, active, suggest movement. Romans made copies in marble with pointing machines; will have a tree trunk support. He is shown as if he"s ready to release/throw his discus. Zeus: supreme ruler of greek gods, god of sky, weather, thunderbolt. Found in a shipwreck from the sea of riace, italy.