Greek Sculptures 800 -323BC

Greek marble sculptures are celebrated for their idealized beauty, balanced proportions, and enduring influence on Western art. Crafted between the 6th and 2nd centuries BCE, these sculptures evolved from rigid, stylized figures in the Archaic period to the naturalistic and dynamic forms of the Classical and Hellenistic eras. Artists like Phidias, Polykleitos, and Praxiteles mastered the depiction of the human body, capturing both physical perfection and subtle emotion in works that emphasized harmony, movement, and anatomical precision. Often portraying gods, athletes, and mythological scenes, Greek marble sculptures were not only artistic achievements but also expressions of cultural values, philosophy, and reverence for the human form.

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