Kroisos Vs. Ka-Aper
The Ka statue of Ka-Aper comes from the deceased's brick mastaba at Saqqara,
Egypt some time between 2450-2350 BCE. The Koursos statue of Kroisos was created many years later, some time around 530 BCE, as a grave marker for the deceased hero in Anavysos, Greece which is not far from Athens. The two statues contrast drastically; however still manage to share subtle yet significant characteristics. Ka-Aper stands at an unimpressive 3'7", while Kroisos was created to a life like size of 6'4". Though the two differ greatly in height, they both were composed in the same freestanding Egyptian stance. Their left legs both extend forward as if in motion; however their stiff hips make the movement very unrealistic. The shoulders …show more content…
Their composition is quite similar yet the material used to create them is not at all. Ka-Aper was carved from a tree trunk which the body of the figure still greatly resembles. The arms were carved separately and then pegged on later. Ka-Aper was also at one time painted, however over the years it has worn away. Kroisos on the other hand was carved from marble as was custom of Grecian sculpture. He too was also at one time painted as all Greek stone statues were. Lastly the two figures both exhibit bare feet. This may signify that they were being portrayed on sacred ground. In
Ka-Aper case it was his mastaba, and in Kroisos's his grave. The style of the two statues exhibits great contrast. The artist created
Ka-Aper in a very realistic light. He is much less formal and his body is far from ideal. The figure also possesses a sense of plasticity, even furthering the realistic effect of the statue. This realistic approach was innovative for the time period. Ka statues were traditionally created with ideal proportions in order to show the deceased in the best light. His full body also gives
Egypt some time between 2450-2350 BCE. The Koursos statue of Kroisos was created many years later, some time around 530 BCE, as a grave marker for the deceased hero in Anavysos, Greece which is not far from Athens. The two statues contrast drastically; however still manage to share subtle yet significant characteristics. Ka-Aper stands at an unimpressive 3'7", while Kroisos was created to a life like size of 6'4". Though the two differ greatly in height, they both were composed in the same freestanding Egyptian stance. Their left legs both extend forward as if in motion; however their stiff hips make the movement very unrealistic. The shoulders …show more content…
Their composition is quite similar yet the material used to create them is not at all. Ka-Aper was carved from a tree trunk which the body of the figure still greatly resembles. The arms were carved separately and then pegged on later. Ka-Aper was also at one time painted, however over the years it has worn away. Kroisos on the other hand was carved from marble as was custom of Grecian sculpture. He too was also at one time painted as all Greek stone statues were. Lastly the two figures both exhibit bare feet. This may signify that they were being portrayed on sacred ground. In
Ka-Aper case it was his mastaba, and in Kroisos's his grave. The style of the two statues exhibits great contrast. The artist created
Ka-Aper in a very realistic light. He is much less formal and his body is far from ideal. The figure also possesses a sense of plasticity, even furthering the realistic effect of the statue. This realistic approach was innovative for the time period. Ka statues were traditionally created with ideal proportions in order to show the deceased in the best light. His full body also gives