34. Doryphoros

Who was the artist of the Doryphoros sculpture?

• Pheidias
• Praxiteles
• Myron
• Polykleitos

What is the concept that Polykleitos used to establish balance in the Doryphoros sculpture?

• Symmetry
• Hierarchy
• Contrapposto
• Asymmetry

What is the medium used in the original Doryphoros sculpture?

• Terracotta
• Wood
• Bronze
• Marble

What is the time period in which the Doryphoros sculpture was created?

• Roman Period
• Hellenistic Period
• High Classical Period
• Archaic Period

Why are Roman marble copies of Greek sculptures more common than original Greek sculptures?

• Roman generals brought back copies of Greek sculptures to Rome
• Greek sculptures were destroyed during Roman conquests
• Roman artists were more skilled than Greek artists
• Greek sculptures were often recast into weapons

What is the concept of a canon in art?

• A style of painting popular in ancient Rome
• A rule for a standard of beauty developed for artists to follow
• A type of sculpture made by ancient Greeks
• A technique used to preserve ancient sculptures

What was the purpose of nudity in ancient Greek athletic performances?

• To challenge societal norms
• To showcase the athletes' physical strength and beauty
• To make the performances more entertaining
• To attract more spectators

Why do we often have to rely on ancient Roman copies of Greek sculptures?

• Ancient Roman copies are more accurate than the original Greek sculptures
• Original Greek sculptures were made of inferior materials
• Original Greek sculptures were destroyed during Roman conquests
• Ancient Roman copies were more popular among collectors

What is the relationship between math and the idealization of the human form in ancient Greek art?

• Math was not used in ancient Greek art
• Math was used to create abstract human forms
• Math was used to create realistic human forms
• Math was used to create animal forms

What is the significance of contrapposto in ancient Greek sculpture?

• It was a technique used to create sculptures of mythical creatures
• It was a technique used to create abstract sculptures
• It was a technique used to create sculptures of animals
• It was a technique used to create realistic sculptures