What is the Zeus of artemision made of?
bronze statue
The Zeus of Artemision is a rather grand bronze statue that serves as an example of fifth century sculpture like the Diskobolos. It was recovered from a Roman shipwreck near Cape Artemesion in 1928 which means that the Romans most likely intended to transport it from Greece to Rome but apparently failed in doing so.
Who created the Artemision Bronze?
Many believe that it was made by the great sculptor Kalamis (Calamis), thought to be an Athenian who worked principally in Asia Minor. Another possibility is that one of the students of Kalamis made the Bronze.
Is the the Artemision Bronze Hellenistic?
The Jockey of Artemision is a large Hellenistic bronze statue of a young boy riding a horse, dated to around 150–140 BC. It is a rare surviving original bronze statue from Ancient Greece and a rare example in Greek sculpture of a racehorse.
Who is Poseidon god?
Poseidon is the god of the sea and waters, as well as of horses and earthquakes. This is why so many temples are dedicated to him both along the coasts and inland. On fountains Poseidon is often depicted as a formidable man with a wild beard, sometimes with his companions, the Tritons, which are fish with human torsos.
Who carved the Poseidon statue?
artist Mario Hoyos
An underwater statue of the Greek deity Poseidon was erected by artist Mario Hoyos in 2012 off the Caribbean island of San Andres, some 800km northwest of Colombia. Made from eco-friendly materials, this intriguing sculpture attracts coral, algae, and curious fish and divers.
Who made the Poseidon statue?
Where is the Artemision Bronze located?
the Cape of Artemision
Thought to represent the mightiest of the Olympian gods, Zeus (or less likely Poseidon), this monumental bronze sculpture was found in two pieces at the bottom of the sea off the Cape of Artemision in the 1920s.