Hellenistic Period (jul 31, 323 BC – jan 13, 31 BC)
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Alexander spread Greek culture throughout the Persian Empire, including parts of Asia and Africa. During this period sculpture became more naturalistic, and also expressive; there is an interest in depicting extremes of emotion. On top of anatomical realism, the Hellenistic artist seeks to represent the character of his subject, including themes such as suffering, sleep or old age. It lasted from the death of Alexander in 323 B.C. until 31 B.C., when Roman troops conquered the last of the territories that the Macedonian king had once ruled.
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