Prior to completing this assignment, please view and/or read “Ancient Greek and Roman Art,” “Introduction to Ancient Greek Art,” “Contrapposto,” and “Apollonius, Boxer at Rest (or The Seated Boxer)”. This material is located in the first part of Module 2 under “Readings, Videos, and Resources.
The video “Apollonius, Boxer at Rest (or The Seated Boxer)” is embedded again directly above for quick refence if needed. In a response of 150-300 words explain how the subject matter of this statue represents a departure from the artistic tradition from which is emerges. How is the treatment of the subject matter an innovation and what commentary does it make in regards to idealized views of the human form?
Watch video below and answer questions above.
