How does Alexandros's Aphrodite of Melos combine Classical and Hellenistic conventions?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal Answer should include:
1. Alexandros's Aphrodite of Melos represents a nostalgic interest in Late Classical style and was based on Praxiteles' Aphrodite of Knidos.
2. The head and gaze of the figure is serene and dreamy, which is reminiscent of the Late Classical style.
3. However, the twisting stance and strong projection of the knee is typical of Hellenistic art.
4. The three-dimensional quality of the drapery and its texture is juxtaposed with the figure's soft flesh creates an erotic tension that is characteristic of Hellenistic art.
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What will be an ideal response?
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