Marble Statue Of A Jouros

Make offer antique hand carved marble statue of baby ca 1860s.

Marble statue of a jouros.

0 578 68 709 09 549 94 zł 2 764 77 629 00 770 75 597 76 zł 3 005 18. Holyart is the first shop that sells marble religious statues in italy online only. Marble statue of a kouros youth ca. The rigid stance with the left leg forward and arms at the side was derived from egyptian art.

This kouros is one of the earliest marble statues of a human figure carved in attica. From the attic culture of ancient greece. 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. Life size thai buddha head antique 19th century or older stone carving statue.

Kouros archaic greek statue representing a young standing male. The pose provided a clear simple formula that was used by greek. Marble does not bear handling well as it will absorb skin oils when touched which leads to yellow brownish staining. A kouros ancient greek.

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. Antique hand carved marble statue of baby ca 1860s. Cc02 sacredheart marble sacred heart of jesus statue. The rigid stance with the left leg forward and arms at the side was derived from egyptian art.

Cc02 12 marble angel statue. For pricing call 630 668 4236 or email us. 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. Saint joseph white composite marble statue 31 in.

Carved in from four sides the statue retained the general shape of the marble block. Cc02 stjosephwithsleepingchild marble st joseph with sleeping child statue. The kouros embodies many of the ideals of the aristocratic culture of archaic greece. Try for yourself the quality of marble religious statues from our catalog.

Archaic greek sculptors reduced human anatomy and musculature in these statues to decorative patterning on the surface of the marble. Mertens on self reliance in marble statue of a kouros youth c. The pose provided a clear simple formula that was used. Met curator joan r.

In ancient greek kouros means youth boy especially of noble rank. Although kouroi have been found in many ancient greek territories they were especially prominent in attica.