P. 8 Statues and "weight"
From the 4th Century BCE-to 1st Century BCE. A move from the cool, calm Classical look to the Hellenistic style showing emotion and drama.
The Dying Gaul.
Roman marble copy of a bronze from Turkey c. 230-220 BCE
 a. How does the pose show drama,
     emotion,?
b. Explain how the Classical ideal is    
     disturbed by the posture.
c. What motion is going to happen next?
d. Is this statue posed in contrapposto?
Nike (Winged Victory) of Samothrace.
190 BCE
 a. In what way does the sculptor show
     great technical skill (virtuosity) ?
b. What is there about this statue that
      makes it not Classical?
c. What invisible force is implied by
     the posture?
d. Is this statue posed in contrapposto?
e. What is about to happen?
P. 9: The Laoocoon & The Emperor Augustus
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