Comparison and Contrast

A detailed Summary of Comparison and Contrast

For my first compare and contrast assignment (#2), I did the Egyptian figure "torso of a general" and the Greek "Marble statue of Kouros." These statues have some imilarities, and many differences.

"Torso of a general" was sculpted in the beginning of the 4th century when Persian occupation was being overthrown. It also brought about a period of artistical renewal. This torso is a perfect example of that period.

Kouros is one of the earliest marble statues carved in Attica. It has characteristics of Egyptian art with its left leg forward and arms at side. This statue marked the grave of a young Athenian aristocrat.

These statues both are young looking and muscular. "Torso of a general" looked as it was a little bit younger than "Kouros," but both were in excellent physical condition. However, they are also very different. Kouros is made of solid marble "torso of a general" is made of a different type of material that I could not determine. They also were dressed differently, even though both were wearing very little clothing. It was obvious that they were from totally different time periods. "Torso of a general" has on more mascular clothes while Kouros was wearing more stylish clothing.

For my next compare and contrast assignment (#5), I chose to do the Greek statue of "Zeus or Poseidon" and the Modern Statue "Mercury." The first statue has two names because it cannot be determined whether the statue is Poseidon or Zeus. The statue is missing its hands and appears to have been holding something up. If the statue was holding a lightening bolt it was Zeus, if it was holding a Trident, Poseidon. Without its attributes, it is impossible to tell who it is. Otherwise these two gods look exactly alike. The statue is nude and in a fighting pose.

Both "Poseidon or Zeus" and "Mercury" have similar characteristics. They are both gods and in wonderful physical condition. Mercury however, looks a lot younger in the face. Both are very well sculpted, but "Poseidon or Zeus is a lot more worn out.

In conclusion, this museum project was a good experience for me and helped me learn about things I had the slightest clue about before. I had never been to the museum before this and it was good to see these things in person, not just in a book.

For my next compare and contrast assignment (#1), I chose to do the Armana head "Face of a composite statue" and the Egyptian Head "Portrait of a noble." An Old Kingdom head was originally assigned; but that exhibit was closed.

"Portrait of a woman," is an attractive young woman whom was probably a maid in Athens during the reign of Emperor Trajan. She has a rough finish on the back of her neck, which probably means that it was meant to be set into a draped statue. The statue was made of marble, with her nose missing. Both

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