Now that I have informed you of how sculptures were made, what they were made of, and many other little details, you should probably learn about what they were used for. Greek sculptures were mostly the human body or showed animals during the Archaic period. We don't know for sure what other types of sculptures there were because many haven't survived till today, but there is evidence from literature and paintings that describe many varieties of things. An archealogist today would have to rely on the examination of the sculptures rather than the terminology used. Greeks would dedicate sculptures to specific things, for example, a sculpture of a god might be placed in a temple to remind the people what that god has done for Greece. To my surprise they were scarcely ever displayed for admiration or simply pleasure. The only time people displayed sculptures for pleasure, is when they would be given to a person with power, such as a Queen or king to furnish their house. They could also finish temples or notable buildings all around Greece. You will also see them representing the rulers of Ancient Greece. The majority of these sculptures told stories about gods, heroes, events, Greek culture, mythical creatures, or they were for religious purposes.
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