Victory, Religion, Gods, and Funerary Motifs
Ancient Greece, Rome, the Etruscans, and the Christians left many remnants that tell of their way of life; memorials for gods, narrative stories of religion, funerary relief, and the monumental sculptures dedicated to the victories of great heroes. The popular way to represent narratives or scenarios was the use of relief sculptures. The sculptors felt the need to capture people, moments, and ideas not only for personal use, but also for the general public to appreciate.
Ancient Greece had many subjects of use in their art works, but the one most frequently used was of the gods and goddesses. In fig. 5-54 p.141 Nike adjusting her sandal, Southside of the parapet of the Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, is an example of how highly they held her. Inside and joined by other relief, Nike, in this one, is casually bending forward and adjusting her sandal. This common act has the impression of her human nature, but the form in which......
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