Galas stabbing himself (fragment)
Galas stabbing himself (fragment)
Published 2017-07-04T09:51:39+00:00
Galas is the myhtological founder of the Gauls. The Gauls inhabited Europe between the 5th century B.C. and the 5th century A.D.
In Greek art, the term "Pergamene School" describes a type of Greek sculpture associated with the city of Pergamon in Asia Minor, during its golden age when it was ruled by the Attalid dynasty (241-133 BC). The style of sculpture championed by Pergamene artists is best seen as the leading edge of Hellenistic marble sculpture, during the period 200-150 BCE. It is characterized above all by highly expressive gestures, dramatic action-filled poses, exaggerated musculature and deep drapery folds, all of which helps to convey the pain, anguish and other emotions of its subjects.
These characteristics are exemplified in a votive group of statues commissioned by Attalus I (269-197 BCE), to celebrate his victory over the Gauls. Consecrated on the Acropolis of Pergamon, this group includes the famous staue of a Gaul killing himself and his wife. These and other similar Pergamene statues were later copied by Roman sculptors and are known as "Dying Gauls".
发表的日期 | 04/07/2017 |
标题 | Galas stabbing himself (fragment) |
Date | 3rd-2nd century B.C. |
期 | Hellenistic |
媒介 | cast of the Roman marble copy |
艺术家 | Pergamon School |
位置 | Russian Academy |