There is no great difference in ideas and ideals. Very important for the Romans, though, was likeness. Greek sculpture endeavoured to be ideally beautiful.
The Greeks used idealism in sculpture, representing people perfectly. That is when you see canon of proportions, and figures such as Doryphorus. This style, however, developed into realism, which is closer to an honest depiction of an individual.
Roman artists were most heavily influenced by Greek artists, particularly during the Roman Republic and Empire. The Romans admired Greek sculpture, painting, and architecture, often adopting and adapting these styles to fit their own cultural context. This influence is evident in the realism and idealism of Roman portraiture and the grandeur of their buildings, which were inspired by Greek temples and public spaces. As a result, the fusion of Greek and Roman artistic traditions laid the foundation for Western art.
The Ancient Greeks strove to show the beauty of the human form as realisticly as possible. The 'David' exemplifies this in the muscle tone and high realism.
Greek sculpture during the classical period is characterized by its emphasis on naturalism, proportion, and the idealized human form. Artists sought to capture not only physical beauty but also the expression of emotion and movement, leading to a sense of realism in their works. Notable sculptures from this era, such as those by Phidias and Polykleitos, exemplify the balance and harmony of the human body, reflecting the cultural values of the time. Overall, classical Greek sculpture represents a pinnacle of artistic achievement, blending aesthetic beauty with philosophical ideals.
Classical Greek sculpture is simple, balanced, and restrained. The expression of a figure is genrally solemn. The aesthetic principle in classical Greek sculpture was one of refinement, balance, and simplicity.
The Greeks used idealism in sculpture, representing people perfectly. That is when you see canon of proportions, and figures such as Doryphorus. This style, however, developed into realism, which is closer to an honest depiction of an individual.
Roman artists were most heavily influenced by Greek artists, particularly during the Roman Republic and Empire. The Romans admired Greek sculpture, painting, and architecture, often adopting and adapting these styles to fit their own cultural context. This influence is evident in the realism and idealism of Roman portraiture and the grandeur of their buildings, which were inspired by Greek temples and public spaces. As a result, the fusion of Greek and Roman artistic traditions laid the foundation for Western art.
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The Ancient Greeks strove to show the beauty of the human form as realisticly as possible. The 'David' exemplifies this in the muscle tone and high realism.
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Greek sculpture influenced the Romans from the 2nd century BC. Prominent 1st century BC and 1st century AD Romans such as Cicero and Pliny the Elder greatly admired the innovative work of classical Greek sculpture artists, such as Polykleitos. However, the Romans did not produce much sculpture based on the classical Greek model. Their sculpture was predominantly portraiture (see below) until , from the 1st century AD, the Romans adopted Hellenistic sculpture, which took sculpture to a different level, as a model for their own sculpture. Prior to the influence of Greek sculpture, Roman sculpture was portraiture sculpture (busts). Their portraiture sculpture is regarded as the best sculpture of this kind ever produced.
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