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"This monumental head gives an impression of sovereign calm and power . . . the features are cast in a classical style typical of the late
fourth century B.C." (Heilbrunn, 2008). Arsino? II, as reflected in this idealized Hellenistic piece, is representative of the greater Greek society. The Greek society of the Hellenistic era had a
historical focus, which was reflected in a mimetic artistic style. For example, this piece mimics statues of goddesses such as Hera and Demeter. In contrast to her true personality, the
face on this queen is benevolent, friendly and approachable. The idealistic and classical Greek style reflects prevailing theories at the time, including Platos Solids, a mystical belief incorporating the mathematics
of geometry. The Head of a Ptolemaic Queen In this marble piece, the head
is slightly turned as if posing for a portrait. Due to the roughness at the back and the base, this head was meant to be inserted into a statue, probably
under a veil worked in marble or stucco. Heilbrunn (2008) writes that this sculpture represents a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, a succession of Macedonian Greeks who ruled Egypt from
323 B.C. to 30 B.C. The subject of this piece is Arsino? II. Smith (2008) writes that, as the daughter of Ptolemy
I Soter, she was the third wife of Lysimachus, who had been one of Alexander the Greats generals, and as such, had been given control of Asia minor (300 B.C.).
She was greatly admired, but became obsessed with ensuring that her children inherit this land, so she convinced the aging king that his eldest son was plotting to kill him.
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