Greek art had many influences throughout this era. The largest and most obvious of them all is religion. The people of Greece were dominated by their religion. As a result, their art was also greatly influenced. Greek Temples and architecture were some of the largest and most beautiful because of this influence. Their sculptures endured the same influence as the architecture leaving sculptures like Aphtrodite of Melos and the Three Goddesses from the east pediment of the Parthenon still breathtaking today.
Three Goddesses from the east pediment of the Parthenon shows the best of their new found techniques that involved carving out of marble. The three goddesses are Hestia, Dione, and Aphrodite. Some of the sculptures in the Parthenon were lost over time. Zues and Athena are some of the missing sculpers.
Aphrodite of Melos Is one of the most famous marble statues that is currently displayed in Paris. Aphrodite, was said to have been born from sea-foam gathered around the dismembered genitals of Ouranos, the god of the heavens, who was castrated by his son Kronos. As the goddess of love, Aphrodite’s sculpture is said to be very alluring and seductive. Her body twisted and posing with her cloths draping perfectly as she stares.
I could not choose any one statue as my favorite. All of them have their unique look and skillful craftsmanship. The time it took to carve these by hand in marble was an amazing feet at the time. Greek art has brought us not only the sculptures but the vast imagination that Greek mythology still shows us today.
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