1. Surveying Western Art
King Narmer is the largest figure with his head and legs in profile view, and his eye and upper torso in frontal view (Adams, p.47-48). ... In contrast, the Greek style of pottery was called Geometric from 1000-700 B.C. The Orientalizing style from 700-640 B.C. showed influences from Eastern art, with the development of monumental sculptures. ... The human figure was usually represented with the head in profile, the eye and shoulders in front view, and the pelvis, legs, and feet in profile. ... The most magnificent original sculptures from this period are those from the temples of the Athe...
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