Winged Victory of Samothrace (jan 20, 191 BC – mar 20, 18436)
Description:
190 BCEmarble
Hellenistic Greece
Hellenistic Period
9 feet high
Found on a harbor in Samothrace.
Stood in a temple environment. Not on a ship like one would expect to see a figure like this.
Sculpture during this time is replacing the calm classical style and contains energy and is more voluptuous. Full of emotion
The body is full of emotion and gives the sense that wind is blowing through her.
It shows a response to her environment.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 20, 191 BC
mar 20, 18436
~ 18639 years
