Doryphoros (Spear Bearer)

Definition

Doryphoros is a famous ancient Greek statue created by Polykleitos. It depicts a standing male figure holding a spear and exemplifies the artist's pursuit of perfect proportion and balance.

Related terms

Idealization: Idealization refers to representing something or someone according to an ideal standard or concept rather than how they actually appear in reality.

Contrapposto: As mentioned earlier, contrapposto is a pose used in sculpture that creates asymmetry and naturalism by shifting the weight of the body onto one leg.

Classical Sculpture: Classical sculpture refers to the art produced during the Classical Period in ancient Greece, characterized by idealized representations of the human form and a focus on balance and harmony.