Hellenistic+ARt

Hellenistic Art __This is a picture of the Nike of Samothrace. This was discovered in 1863 and is estimated to be from 190 BC. It was not created for the god Nike, but for a sea battle. It conveys the action and triumph throughout the battle.__
 * They carved every bone and muscle in the human body to make them look more realistic in their sculptures
 * They carved ordinary people, gods, and heroes
 * Larger and grander than classical greek buildings
 * They advanced in architecture, sculptures, and art like mosaics
 * The materials that they used were marble, clay, and rock
 * The Hellenistic architects built large and spectacular buildings, palaces, and temples

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1086/1198693946_3cc74def61.jpg __This sculpture portrays a a horse with an office on it made of of marble. The horse is said to be galloping gently. This statue is believed to be created at about 100 BC.__

http://www.greek-thesaurus.gr/images/p7/equestrian_officer.JPG __This is a marble sculpture of a hellenistic hero.__

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