Great Altar of Zeus and Athena at Pergamon (aug 6, 145 BC – sep 3, 18481)
Description:
175 BCE
Marble
Hellenistic Greece
Asia Minor (Turkey)
Hellenistic - last phase of Greek art after death of Alexander the Great.
Sculpture that shows expressiveness and drama.
Gigantomachy - Battle of giants and Olympian gods and goddess for the supremacy of the earth and universe.
Athena battling a giant.
She’s in control.
Eye follows movement of figures.
She’s being crowned by winged nike behind her reinforcing victory.
Deep carving creates contrast.
Would have been painted.
Compare to King Attalos victory over the Gauls.
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Acient mediteranian
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