Kouros Collection (#2)

Greek civilization, colossal marble statue of Kouros, from Cape Sounion, Greece
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Colossal marble statue of kouros, 600 b.C. From Cape Sounion, Greece

Greek civilization, marble statue of kouros, from Anavyssos, Greece
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Marble statue of kouros, circa 550 b.C. From Milos Island, Greece

Head of Kouros from Heraion di Samo
Greek civilization, - 6th century b.C. - Head of Kouros. From Heraion di Samo

Marble funerary statue of Kouros, from Anavyssos, Attica
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Kouros, funerary statue of Kroisos, marble, from Anavyssos (Attica)

Bronze statue of Kouros and Kora, from Roman Forum, Rome, 550-500 B. C
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Bronze statue of Kouros and Kora, 550-500 b.C. From Roman Forum, Rome

Greece, Thebes, Statue of Kouros from Monte Ptoon shrine of Apollo
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Statue of Kouros from Monte Ptoon near Thebes (shrine of Apollo), circa 510 b.C

Athens, Dipylon, head of Kouros
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Head of Kouros. From Dipylon in Athens, 610 b.C

Archaic Greek art - the New York kouros, rear view
The New York kouros statue, viewed from behind. Date: 590580 B.C

Kouros dating from 7th century BC, Apollonas, Naxos, Cyclades Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, europe

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The kouros, a Greek statue known as the Kritios Boy, originated in the 5th century BC. Made of marble, it represents a young male figure with its left leg slightly advanced and arms at its sides. This iconic sculpture showcases the transition from rigid Egyptian-style statues to more naturalistic Greek art. Another notable example is the marble statues representing brothers Kleobis and Biton. These sculptures depict two muscular figures standing side by side, showcasing their physical strength and unity as siblings. The base of a funerary kouros with six athletes is another remarkable piece of Greek art. It portrays six athletic figures engaged in various poses, capturing the grace and dynamism of ancient sports competitions. One intriguing kouros comes from Dali in Cyprus dating back to the 6th century BC. This particular artwork reflects the influence of both Greek and Cypriot cultures on artistic expression during that time period. A Roman copy after an original by Polykleitos presents an athlete's body in perfect proportion and balance—a testament to Polykleitos' mastery as a sculptor during his era (fl. c. 450-c). In Cleobis and Biton, painted around 1650 AD on canvas, we see how these ancient sculptures continue to inspire artists throughout history. The Rayet Head is an Attic masterpiece dating back to around 530 BC—its intricate details showcase exceptional craftsmanship while offering insight into ancient Athenian society. From Glanum comes a torso of a young man made from stone—an incomplete yet captivating representation that invites us to imagine what this complete sculpture would have looked like in its prime. Statues of Ramesses II alongside papyrus-bud columns adorn the Peristyle Court—an awe-inspiring sight that exemplifies grandeur and power within Ancient Egyptian culture (1298-32 BC). A nude male torso carved out of marble stands as evidence for our fascination with human anatomy and the pursuit of capturing its beauty through art.