Posted: April 7th, 2015

Evolution of the standing nude male figure in Greek art

Evolution of the standing nude male figure in Greek art

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Discuss the evolution of the standing nude male figure in Greek art from the Archaic to the late Classical period (ca. 600 to 300 BC), indicating changes and possible reasons for change in the stance, proportions, ideology (i.e., new concepts of the “heroic ideal”), etc. Include such works as the New York (Metropolitan) Kouros, Kritios Boy, Doryphoros (Spear Bearer), and Apoxyomenos (Man Scraping Himself).