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Marble statue of a lion
대리석 사자상 · Unknown (Greek) · ca. 400–390 BCE
| Artist | Unknown (Greek) (미상 (그리스)) |
|---|---|
| Period | ca. 400–390 BCE |
| Country / culture | Greek |
| Medium | Marble, Parian 2 |
| Museum | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
| License | CC0 1.0 (Met Open Access, isPublicDomain=true) |
About this work
Greek marble lion in Parian marble, from a world where animal sculpture served commemorative and guardian roles.
The full Korean essay is available in the Korean version; this English page provides a concise guide rather than a full translation.
Points to look for
- Compare mane and body carving.
- Weigh tension against stability in the posture.
- Consider how wear affects the reading of age.
Questions
- 사자상을 만든 이유는 무엇일까요?
- 지키는 조각은 어떤 인상을 주어야 했을까요?
- 파손 흔적이 가치를 높이는 경우도 있을까요?
Rights & source
Unknown (Greek), Marble statue of a lion (ca. 400–390 BCE). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Access (CC0).
CC0 1.0 (Met Open Access, isPublicDomain=true) · Met object 248140
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