Reply To: Perfect Proportion

[elkingkade]

During the Classical period Greek artist began the contrapposto style for their sculptures. This style made the sculptures look more relaxed and realistic as seen in the Kritios boy and Lysippos’ Apoxymenos . The ideal human proportions that changed from the early classical period to the late classical period can also be seen in sculptures from both of these periods. In comparison to the Riace Warrior the Lysippos’ Apoxymenos is taller resulting in a longer and leaner body. This obsession with the perfect human form is still very much present in society today were every magazine and publication is so focused on body image. Kaitlyn made an excellent point about this in regards to super models.