Polykleitos: Master of Form and Symmetry in Ancient Art of Sculpture
Words: 538 1520Polykleitos, an illustrious figure of ancient Greek art, revolutionized sculpture with his pursuit of the ideal proportions of the human body. Flourishing in the 5th century BCE, his contributions transcended mere craftsmanship to embrace theories of aesthetics and mathematics that influenced the course of Western art. This essay delves into Polykleitos' life, his seminal works, and the enduring legacy of his principles on the portrayal of the human form. Polykleitos' philosophy centered around the concept of 'symmetria', an intricate balance […]