The Marbury Hall Zeus
The Subject
Zeus.
Material
Marble.
Approximate Size
It is nine feet high and three feet wide.
Condition
The following damages have been done to the work: the nose is completely smashed up, several slashes can be observed on the face and portions of the face as well as hair are missing, the left arm is broken and cut off from the bicep, the right arm hand (wrist and palm) is missing, toes are badly spoiled.
Iconography
The strong built and the beard of the statue seated on a throne help us to identify him as being someone very powerful.
Style
Roman.
Function of This Sculpture
The sculpture was created to depict its artistic style and the glorification it was supposed to have. Presently, the sculpture is displayed at Getty Villa.
Kouros Statue
The Subject
A male youth.
Material
Marble.
Approximate Size
6 feet.
Condition
In good condition.
Iconography
The strong built and the private parts help us identify the statue as being that of a well built male youth. The left leg is extended a little to the front and both the arms are clasped to the body. The fists are firmly closed with the thumbs positioning downwards. The statues were mainly used as grave markers.
Style
Archaic.
Function of This Sculpture
The sculpture was created to depict the actual human anatomical features such as the chest, legs, arms, etc. In addition to the Getty Villa, Kouros can be found at other places also.
Head of Emperor Augustus
The Subject
Emperor Augustus.
Material
Marble.
Approximate Size
6 feet.
Condition
In good condition.
Iconography
The grandeur in the face eyes and hairstyle and the fact that Emperor Augustus was never shown aging in the sculptures, makes us understand that the work is of someone who is idyllic and stylish. Even the hairstyle doesn’t change with time.
Style
Roman.
Function of This Sculpture
The sculpture was created to depict the political plans of Emperor Augustus. The main intention behind the work was to publicize the image of Emperor Augustus. The people were supposed to be reminded of the supremacy of Emperor Augustus. The sculpture is on display at Getty Villa, Malibu.
Victorious Youth
The Subject
An athlete of the Olympics.
Material
Bronze.
Approximate Size
59 5/8 X 27 9/16 X 11 in.
Condition
Apart from the legs, the features are intact but the grandeur of bronze is depleting.
Iconography
The statue denotes a victorious youth at the Olympics. The olive wreath denotes that he was a winner in the Olympics. Further, body language also denotes victory.
Style
Roman.
Function of This Sculpture
The work was created to commemorate the winning youth at the Olympics. After being preserved in the sea waters for centuries, the sculpture is now on display at Getty Villa, Malibu. It has been here since the year 1977.