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While the Greeks had inspiration drawn from other sources, they were one of the first to truly strive for portraying the most realistic and accurate figures possible. Ancient Greek sculpture was a large stepping stone in portraying lifelike figures, and sculptors from then on would only continue to draw inspiration from the Greeks. Much of early Greek sculpture borrowed heavily from Egyptian and Eastern style art, especially in their renditions of the human form. They featured figures in rigid, upright postures with the feet close together. Proportions were not yet perfected, though effort was made to create likenesses to reality. Hair was rendered in long locks rendered in simple squares that are bead-like in appearance, which could resemble braids or wavy hair. The Lady of Auxerre, circa 650 BCE. This sculpture features many of the formulaic characteristics of sculpture that were commonplace during the time period. Lady of Auxerre, circa 650 BCE In the 8th century BCE, many more sculptures were made from bronze, clay, and other materials, and detailed human figures in full form or just heads. Oftentimes, they were attached to vessels made from bronze. Animal figures were also beginning to be used more often, most notably horses and mythological griffins. By the mid-7th century BCE, limestone and bronze were being used to make free-standing sculptures. The structural stability of bronze allowed sculptors to be more ambitious with their works, creating sculptures of warriors, musicians, or even charioteers. Marble was discovered to be an exceptional medium for sculpture in the 6th century BCE and was used most commonly in classical Greek sculpture from then on. To this point, Greek sculpture often depicted young males in the nude, called kouroi, and clothed female figures, called kore, in fairly rigid stances. Gradually, however, bent arms and muscular tension were incorporated into the sculpture for added realism. Eventually, poses of figures would become dynamic, with weight placed on one leg more than another, arms in unique positions, and differentiated muscle tones to show which areas would be holding weight. Later, Alexander the Great invaded Greece and conquered it, maintaining much of its culture. This period is referred to as the Hellenistic Period. During this time, sculpture still sought to portray as much realism as possible, though it also changed radically. The subject matter was more complex, featuring multiple figures in contrast to the Greeks who only sculpted single figures. Emotion was also heavily displayed in facial expressions, such as pain, glory, and terror. MAKE SURE to follow us on social media via the links below as we post all of our new designs every day and interact with our loyal customers and connect with them

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