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A 4 page research paper that offers description and historical background on 2 Greek statues: a statue of an old woman from the Hellenistic period and the statue of a youth from the Archaic period. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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While the majority of her arms are missing, the small portion that remains fits with her stance, which depicts her in mid-stride with one leg forward. She is also grimacing
and her contorted face suggests that the effort she is expending in her journey is considerable. Her sandals are delicate and her clothing, which is elaborately draped, suggest that she
is wearing her finest apparel in anticipation of her purpose. The statue is highly detailed and realistic. The bony chest of the aging woman is clearly visible, as is
the musculature of her upper left arm. In her haste, her low over her right breast. Her outer cloak is draped over her right shoulder and pulled around and knotted
just below her breasts. It falls into elaborate falls that are meticulous and realistic in their detail. While this statue dates from the early imperial period of Rome, c. 14-68
A.D., it is a copy from the Greek Hellenistic period, and, as indicated above, its style fits with that period. It is 49 5/8 inches in height ("Marble...woman"). During the
Hellenistic period, Greek artists became concerned with the theme of accurately representing the various ages of human existence, that is, depicting childhood and old age, as well as adults in
the prime of life ("Marble...woman"). This trend included depicting ordinary people, such as this statue, which is known as "The Old Market Woman" ("Marble...woman"). Scholars speculate that she is probably
meant to be understood as an aged courtesan en route to the festival of Dionysos, the god of wine. During the Hellenistic period, the veneration of Dionysos was wide
spread and ancient literature describes the extravagant processions and festivals that were held in the gods honor ("Marble...woman"). The deduction that The Old Market Woman is a supplicant to Dionysos
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