κοῦρος pronounced plural kouroi is the modern term given to free standing ancient greek sculptures that first appear in the archaic period in greece and represent nude male youths.
Marble statue of a jouros.
While more resistant than limestone it is subject to attack by weak acids and so performs poorly in outdoor environments subject to acid rain for severe environments granite is a more lasting material but one which is far more difficult to work and much less suitable for.
From the attic culture of ancient greece.
Carved in from four sides the statue retained the general shape of the marble block.
The rigid stance with the left leg forward and arms at the side was derived from egyptian art.
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Marble statue of a kouros youth ca.
This is one of the earliest marble statues of a human figure carved in attica.
Make offer antique hand carved marble statue of baby ca 1860s.
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This kouros is one of the earliest marble statues of a human figure carved in attica.
The kouros embodies many of the ideals of the aristocratic culture of archaic greece.
Although kouroi have been found in many ancient greek territories they were especially prominent in attica.
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Marble does not bear handling well as it will absorb skin oils when touched which leads to yellow brownish staining.
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The rigid stance with the left leg forward and arms at the side was derived from egyptian art.
Although the influence of many nations can be discerned in particular elements of these figures the first appearance of such monumental stone figures seems to coincide with the reopening of greek trade with egypt c.
Mertens on self reliance in marble statue of a kouros youth c.
Archaic greek sculptors reduced human anatomy and musculature in these statues to decorative patterning on the surface of the marble.
Antique hand carved marble statue of baby ca 1860s.
A kouros ancient greek.
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Kouros archaic greek statue representing a young standing male.
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