In [fig 1] it is described as a bronze statue of a man it is a dark metallic bronze color.This imposing figure, approximately one- and a half times life sixed, probably once held a spear in his right hand. His pose clearly depends on the iconography by iconography I mean the visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study or interpretation of these ,of nude Hellenistic ruler portraits in the tradition of the famous late fourth-century B.C. statue by Lysippos of Alexander the Great holding spear. The identity of figure [1] remains uncertain, although scholars have suggested a number of possibilities. It well may represent one of the Hellenistic rulers of Pergamon such as Attalos II. Hellenistic art is richly diverse in subject …show more content…
During the first half of the third century B.C., smaller kingdoms broke off from the vast Seleucid kingdom and established their independence. The royal family of the great city state of Pergamon (city in ancient Greek) reigned over much of western Asia Minor, and an influential dynasty of Greek and Macedonian descent ruled over a vast kingdom that stretched from Bactria to the Far East. In this greatly expanded Greek world, Hellenistic art and culture emerged and flourished throughout the …show more content…
In the direct process of hollow wax casting, the sculptor first builds up a clay core of the approximate size and shape of the intended statue. It was like recognizing a very familiar emotion that had a visible shape, volume and texture. With large statues, an armature normally made of iron rods is used to help stabilize this core. The clay core is then coated with wax, and vents are added to facilitate the flow of molten metal and allow gases to escape, which ensures a uniform casting. In [fig 1] the statueI receive a direct emotional and aesthetic message. This message brings me inside their creation where I recognize my own emotions, quests and longings.The model is completely covered in a coarse outer layer of clay and then heated to remove all the wax, thereby creating a hollow matrix. The mold is reheated for a second, longer, period of time in order to harden the clay and burn out any waxy residue. Once this is accomplished, the bronze statue of man it's pours the molten metal into the mold until the entire matrix has been filled. When the bronze statue has cooled sufficiently, the mold is broken open and the bronze is ready for the finishing