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Delphi Charioteer
Delphi Charioteer
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Why is the hair so flat to his head?
Sculptors in bronze hadn't worked out how to add depth and volume to hair.
that was how slaves wore their hair
It wasn't visible from the ground.
that was how charioteers wore their hair
2
What were the sections of bronze?
head, torso, lower torso, one arm
head/torso, lower torso, the 2 arms
feet, lower body, upper body, head
head, whole body, 2 arms
3
Why are the folds so simple lower down the body?
The fabric of a charioteer's clothing would fall in such a way
They are hidden by the chariot
the sculptor didn't care
That is how they naturally fall
4
How does the belt add interest to the sculpture?
it is a special victor's belt
it is a new type of belt
it is perfectly horizontal
it bunches the folds of the drapery above the belt, making them bulge
5
What patterns are on the headband?
typical archaic animals and pygmies
diagonal zigzags
geometric up-and-down ones
typical archaic waves and crosses
6
Why did the sculptor choose this scene to depict, rather than the race?
The race was too fast for him to remember the scene
It's an example to other athletes, to be calm and mdoest
It's easier
He wasn't at the race, so had to make do with this
7
How strong is the Charioteer's Grecian profile?
Not very dominant at all - typical Early Classical
More rounded than usual - typical High Classical
Very dominant - typical Early Classical
Smooth and pleasant - typical Hugh Classical
8
What is the date of this statue?
473-463BC
478-474BC
493-483BC
487-477BC
9
How do the folds on the charioteer's chest appear?
Start as Vs at neck but then naturally become deeper, bunched over belt
They are wavey and pretty
They are strong horizontals across the body
They are strong diagonals across the body
10
How is the statue not a boring, upright, kouros-like figure?
he stares ahead in excitement
arms outstretched, holding reins, and feet at an angle
he is smaller than a kouros and so, better
he is smiling in victory
11
Why might his head have been turned slightly and tilted down?
he was looking at the reins
he was looking that his chariot didn't go off track
To portray modesty, a valued trait in Ancient Greece
To portray a praying head, showing devotion to the gods
12
How do the straps at the back look?
They form a vertical and horizontal cross
They are strong diagonals
They are two strong vertical lines down the back
They form a V towards the buttocks
13
What is a 'Grecian profile'?
The twin lines running from the top of the eye sockets and down nose
the straight nose and small mouth
the jutting chin and big nose
The cheeks pushed out
14
How was bronze used to create this statue?
The 'bronze filler' method
The 'air-in-the-middle' method
The 'solid bronze' method
The 'lost wax' method
15
Where was it found?
Acropolis, Sparta
Delphi
Acropolis, Thebes
Acropolis, Athens
16
Where is this statue nowadays?
My back garden
Athens' National Museum
The British Museum
Delphi Museum
17
Do his cheeks react to the slight smile?
They do, but only a tiny amount
They do - a lot
There isn't a smile
They do - a medium amount
18
Who dedicated this statue group?
Hieron, a tyrant from Sicily
Gylippus, a tyrant from Sicily
Demosthenes, a tyrant from Sicily
Polyzalus, a tyrant from Sicily
19
How do the folds at this shoulders add interest?
They don't add interest
They create close horizontal lines as they react to strap over shoulder
They aren't that different from the rest
Their vertical folds confirm the verticality of the whole sculpture.
20
Who is the Charioteer depicting?
The slave charioteer of Polyzalus
Polyzalus' famous charioteer, Xanthippus.
Polyzalus himself
Polyzalus' brother, Hieron, who was his charioteer
21
What is this statue called nowadays?
The Clothed Kouros
The Delphi Charioteer
The Athens Clothed Kouros
The Delphi Clothed Kouros
22
Why is silver added to the headband?
it was the colour of his team
to show off Polyxalos' wealth
bronze doesn't work for headbands
that's the colour of headbands
23
What had Polyzalus done which led him to dedicate this statue?
Grown even more Narcissistic.
Won the chariot race at the Pythian Games.
Bought a new chariot at the Delphi superstore
Just become tyrant and wanted to publicise his name
24
What was the original purpose of this statue?
Victory Monument
Votive Offering
Statue of a Famous Athlete
Gravestone
25
What effect do the straight folds in the lower half give?
they make the statue look triumphant and arrogant
they make the statue more boring
they add to the stillness and calmness
they make the statue more simple
26
What are the straps round his shoulder and back?
the reins
straps for adornment
straps to hold up his skirt
straps to hold up his trousers
27
Describe the hair on the top of his head?
wavey and full of volume.
deep and interesting
straight
Curls in very flat, low relief.
28
How is his head not fully 'front-on'?
Its eyes are looking to the side arrogantly
Its hairstyle is mostly on one side
Its ears are twitching
Head turned slightly and tilted down
29
What emotions are shown by this scene?
mad excitement in middle of race
exhaustion at end of race
calmness after the chaos and fervour of the race.
anticipation of the race itself
30
What other parts of the monument have been found?
the front of the chariot and the legs of a young boy
the right hand of a young boy and the left leg of a horse
a horse's head and the legs of a young boy
parts of the legs and tail of a horse and a boy's extended left arm.
31
Notice the curls at his temple. How are they added?
They are welded on
They are added on in copper
They are part of the cast
They are glued on
32
How do the straps at the back add interest?
They bite into the vertical and slightly diagonal folds
They are the only pattern on the back, which is otherwise blank
They don't add interest
They smooth over the folds to add variety
33
How many sections of bronze were there in the original, full sculpture?
5
2
4
3
34
How best describes the folds over the bottom half of the figure?
big and wavey and horizontal
wide and vertical - like flutes on a column
long and detailed showing how much effort the sculptor has put in
big and wavey and diagonal
35
Why is his face so idealised?
It isn't. It's a perfect likeness of Polyzalos
Early Classical is heading towards idealism
It isn't
He is a slave and so no need for a portrait
36
At what point in the chariot race is the scene set?
The running of the race: mid-race
The winning moment of the race
The procession towards the start
A victory parade, after the race
37
When did Polyzalus win the Pythian Games?
Probably either 474BC or 470BC
Probably either 478BC or 474BC
Probably either 482Bc or 478BC
Probably either 486Bc or 482BC
38
What clothing is the charioteer wearing?
A himation
A chiton
A winner's cloak
A peplos
39
Was this statue a figure on its own?
No - there was also a horse
No - part of a far bigger group.
No - there was also a chariot in front of him
Yes.
40
How high is the statue?
1.9m
1.6m
1.8m
1.7m
41
What additional metal is added to the headband?
gold
copper
lead
silver
42
What is this an example of?
Late Classical Bronze Sculpture
High Classical Bronze Sculpture
Early Classical Bronze Sculpture
Archaic Kouros
43
How do we know who dedicated this statue?
Pausanias told us
It is the famous likeness of him
An epigram on the base found alongside it
He has his name stamped on his back.
44
What material is it made of?
limestone
gold
bronze
marble
45
What other materials are present in this statue (other than bronze)?
gold (lips), silver (headband), glass/stone (eyes)
silver (lips), copper (headband), glass/stone (eyes)
copper (lips), silver (headband), glass/stone (eyes)
copper (lips), lead (headband), glass/stone (eyes)
46
What makes him look more lifelike?
two legs
bronze eyelashes welded on
a head
glass and stone eyes
47
How would you describe the charioteer's facial expression?
Sceptical - he is worried the gods will strike him for being too haughty
Confident - he is the world's best charioteer
Concentrated - which will have helped him in the race
Fearful - he is worried that if it goes wrong, his master will be angry
48
Why is the charioteer wearing a ribbon on his head?
It is a victor's headband
It has the colour of his team on it
It is his favourite ribbon
It is to hold his hair in place during the race
