How does the Aphrodite of Melos combine fourth-century styles with Hellenistic styles?
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
Aphrodite of Melos was based on Praxiteles' Aphrodite of Knidos.
The head and gaze of the figure is serene and dreamy, reminiscent of the Classical style.
The twisting stance and strong projection of the knee is typically Hellenistic.
The heightened drama shown through the shading in the drapery is Hellenistic.
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