key term - Anavysos Kouros

Definition

The Anavysos Kouros is an ancient Greek statue of a young male youth. It represents the idealized form of a young man and is often associated with funerary practices.

Related terms

Archaic Period: The period in ancient Greek art from around 600 to 480 BCE characterized by stylized figures like the Anavysos Kouros.

Contrapposto:

A pose commonly seen in sculptures like the Anavysos Kouros where one leg bears most of the weight while creating a naturalistic shift in posture.

Funerary Art: Artworks created specifically for burial purposes, such as tombstones or statues like the Anavysos Kouros placed at gravesites.