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A 4 page paper that describes four art objects from ancient Greece that are on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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be taken for a greeting or a dance; however, a closer look shows that there is a shaft protruding from the centaurs left flank, which indicates that the centaur has
been speared by the man (MMA). This indicates that this is not a peaceful encounter, but is, rather a battle, in which the man will triumph due to the fact
that the centaur is already wounded. The two figures are pictured as being evenly matched, as they bear similar headdresses and their faces are also similar. Furthermore, their bodies are
comprised of similar shapes, as the centaurs appearance is entirely human from the mans perspective, as he has human front legs (MMA).
The statue was created using the "lost wax method," which involves the artist modeling the figures, along with their base, in wax and then encasing them in clay, which was
then heated in order to melt the wax (MMA). The hollow left by the melted wax was then used as a mold, which was filled with molten bronze in order
to produce the finished work. This is a complicate process that is conceptually and technically demanding, which belies its seeming simplicity (MMA). Grave Stele of a Girl with Doves
This gravestone was produced in marble and dates from the between 450 and 440 BC. While the little girls face is both composed and indicates strength, it is also bowed,
which indicates a serious air that is unusual for someone so young (MMA). The artist has paid meticulous attention to the detail of this figure. For example, he has carved
out each strand of her hair, indicating that the waves have fallen in multiple directions, yet working them also into a hair style that is elegant (MMA). Her woolen garment
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