What’s the Correct Portrayal of a Body?

Note: Sorry for audio quality, I will get better at recording each time, apologize

Main figure in discussion.

500-490 BC, Statue of Aristodikos 3938

590-580 BC, The New York kouros

Although both of these statues are considered naturalism-and rightfully so when comparing them the earlier more representational greek statues which take after heavily from Egyptian figures. Though, these two statues show a substantial difference when comparing sharpness, and the more “natural” look in top statue.

Additional Photos

Image Source.

Palagia, O (2006). Greek Sculpture: function, materials, and techniques in the Archaic and Classical periods. Cambridge University Press