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Greek Hellenism

  • Nike of Samothrace (winged Victory), Lartos marble (ship), Parian marble (figure), c. 190 B.C.E., 3.28 meters high (Louvre, Paris
    190 BCE

    Nike of Samothrace (winged Victory), Lartos marble (ship), Parian marble (figure), c. 190 B.C.E., 3.28 meters high (Louvre, Paris

    Hellenistic sculptures were much more dramatic than previous greek idealisms. The sculptures conveyed power, victory and drama. We can clearly see that drama here in this sculpture of Nike as its pose is very dramatic, and you kind of have to view it from different angles.