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1. Introduction of Epicurus Sculpture Epicurus (c. 341–270 BC) was a prominent ancient Greek philosopher and the founder of the Epicurean school. His philosophy centered on the pursuit of happiness, but not sensual indulgence. Instead, it emphasized achieving inner peace through rational restraint and the elimination of fear. He believed suffering stemmed from misunderstandings of […]

1. Introduction of Statue of Hercules Lansdowne Herakles The “Hercules Lansdowne” is a Roman marble sculpture dating from approximately 125 AD, inspired by a lost Greek original from the fourth century BC. Unearthed in the 18th century from the ruins of the Roman Emperor Hadrian’s villa at Tivoli, the Statue of Hercules Lansdowne Herakles later […]

1. Introduction of Poseidon or Zeus Sculpture This sculpture reproduces the symbol of power in ancient Greek mythology – Zeus or Poseidon. The academic community speculates that the original work was created around 460 BC and is a masterpiece of the peak period of ancient Greek bronze sculpture. The posture of the Poseidon or Zeus […]

1. Introduction of Zeus Poseidon Sculpture In the history of ancient Greek sculpture, “Artemision Zeus” is known as one of the most representative statues of gods in the classical period. The Poseidon Artemision Statue was created in the 5th century BC, unearthed from a shipwreck site in the Aegean Sea, and is now in the […]

1. Introduction of Greek Sculpture This marble sculpture depicts an ancient Greek hero, whose fine carving and lifelike form reflect the superb skills of ancient Greek sculpture art. The hero in the Greek Hero Sculpture has a muscular figure and clear muscle lines, showing a combination of strength and beauty. He wears a helmet with […]

1. Introduction of Athena Sculpture This marble sculpture of the goddess Athena is a beautiful reproduction of the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom and war. The Athena Goddess Sculpture is tall and majestic, and the image of Athena is lifelike, showing the excellent skills of ancient Greek sculpture art and the deep understanding of human […]

1. Introduction of Horses of the Sun Statue The marble sculpture is a 350-year-old monumental work of art. The Horses of the Sun statue was commissioned by Louis XIV of France, the “Sun King”, in the late 1660s as the centerpiece of a classical-style landscape in his gardens at Versailles. The sculpture vividly depicts the […]