The Main Characteristics of Ancient Greek Statuary

The Main Characteristics of Ancient Greek Statuary The initial freestanding sculpture was improved by the Archaic Greeks, a recognized success since until then the only carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Main Characteristics Ancient Greek Statuary 84657505015186.jpg

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Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. Representing beauty to the Greeks, the kouroi were crafted to appear stiff and typically had foot in front; the males were healthy, powerful, and naked. In around 650 BC, the varieties of the kouroi became life-sized. The Archaic period was an extraordinary point of change for the Greeks as they extended into new modes of government, produced unique expressions of art, and gained knowledge of the men and women and cultures outside of Greece. Throughout this time and other periods of historic tumult, clashes often happened, including battles fought amongst city-states such as the Arcadian wars and the Spartan infiltration of Samos.

Fountains: The Minoan Society

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Fountains: The Minoan Society During archaeological excavations on the island of Crete, many sorts of conduits have been uncovered. These provided water and removed it, including water from waste and storms. The principle ingredients utilized were stone or clay. Terracotta was utilized for waterways and conduits, both rectangular and round. The cone-like and U-shaped clay piping that were discovered have not been detected in any other society. Clay pipes were utilized to administer water at Knossos Palace, running up to three meters beneath the flooring. These Minoan pipelines were also utilized for gathering and stocking water, not just distribution. To make this feasible, the piping had to be fashioned to handle: Below ground Water Transportation: This particular system’s hidden nature might suggest that it was primarily developed for some kind of ritual or to circulate water to limited groups. Quality Water Transportation: The pipes could also have been chosen to haul water to fountains which were different from the city’s normal system.

California's Outdoor Fountains Study and Results

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California's Outdoor Fountains Study and Results The first example of a soda tax in the USA came in February 2014, when it was passed by the city of Berkley, California. The tax is intended to minimize sugary drink intake and augment the consumption of healthier beverages, including water from fountains. Research was done to ensure that people of all races and economic classes had access to clean, operating drinking fountains. Through data amassed by a mobile GPS app, researchers were able to establish the condition of active water fountains in Berkley. This information was cross-referenced with demographic records on race and income acquired from the US Census Community Study database. Evaluations were made between the location and demographic data, exposing whether class differences affected availability to clean, working water fountains. They were in a position to determine the demographics of areas surrounding existing fountains, as well as the cleanliness and maintenance of fountains across different areas. Some of the water fountains were unclean or plugged, regardless of the fact that a lot of fountains worked.