Samothrace

The Nike of Samothrace is a freestanding statue of a winged, female body dating back to 190 BCE. The entire sculpture stands approximately 18 feet tall on a pedestal that is shaped very similarly to the front section of a ship. Her body measures around 9 feet while the smaller base she is connected to measures around 1 foot in height. The larger, disconnected, piece that mimics front section of a ship is around 6 feet tall. Made of a very highly prized material in ancient Greece, the Nike of Samothrace

The Winged Victory of Samothrace, also referred to as the Nike of Samothrace, is a marble Hellenistic sculpture of The Greek goddess of victory, Nike. Created in 190 BC by an unknown artist and constructed with parian marble, it stands at 5.57 meters although the goddess herself stands only at 2.75 meters. The sculpture was discovered in 1863 on the island of Samothrace on a French exploration led by amateur archaeologist Charles Champoiseau. In its original setting, the Nike was mounted on the prow

Camilla Pearce ARH2050 - Boyer Spring 2015 The Nike of Samothrace stands at eight feet and is made of Parian marble. She is assembled from several pieces of the stone and it is believed that she was painted, however there are no traces of paint on her. She is a very powerful, sensual, and energetic figure and her impact on her viewers is the result of the sculptors combination of naturalism and ability to create a sense of drama from her presence. She is presenting herself with her right leg forward

Winged Victory: The Nike of Samothrace The Nike of Samothrace (fig. 1) Charles Champoiseau uncovered pieces of masterfully worked Parian marble in April of 1863.1 On Samothraki, the island from which Poseidon is said to have watched the fall of Troy, these segments of stone came together to form four main sections: a torso, a headless bust, a section of drapery, and a wing.2 The sections were shaped to be assembled though the use of cantilevering and metal dowels, allowing

The Winged Victory (Nike) of Samothrace is a powerful statue built by the Greeks around 190 BC. She was discovered on the Island of Samothrace in the northern Aegean. This statue stands at 10.76 feet which is very tall for a woman. She stood on the bow of a ship, poised and ready for action. The sculpture procures the strength and beauty of a woman. The pose, constitution, and her make up all contribute to the works powerful statement. The Winged Victory of Samothrace is made with Parian marble.

The Winged Victory of Samothrace is the best-known sculpture of a goddess and personification of the victory. Her role is told conveying a victory rather than giving a victory as soon as possible (Sacks). She has fascinated people around the world with her elegant and dynamic existence. One of the masterpieces of Greek sculpture, the Winged Victory of Samothrace possess a lot of intriguing points which can be seen through the brief information, subject matter, sculpture in the Hellenistic period

The Nike of Samothrace, the Hellenistic Mystery Mysteries happen in the world constantly and are researched in and out to find out how and why. The Nike of Samothrace is one of those mysteries. This sculpture’s past is hidden and not much is known about it. However, what is known about it is quite fascinating. The Nike of Samothrace is a Hellenistic sculpture of Nike, the Greek goddess of Victory. The Nike’s past describes how it affected it’s civilization and it’s importance in history. The Nike

Nike of Samothrace is a sculpture from 190 BCE, first found on Samothrace, a Greek island, in 1863. This statue is a female figure with wings, wearing a flowing gown. It’s said to represent Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory, and her winning in battle. It shows various elements of the Hellenistic period, such as the use of space and dimension. The Snake Goddess is a 1600 BCE figurine found in 1903, in Knossos, Crete by the British archaeologist Arthur Evans. It’s made of Faience, a glass-like material

Naturalism in art refers to the depiction of realistic objects in a natural setting. The Realism movements of the 19th century advocated naturalism in reaction to the stylized and idealized depictions of subjects in Romanticism, but many painters have adopted a similar approach over the centuries. One example of Naturalism is the artwork of American artist William Bliss Baker, whose landscape paintings are considered some of the best examples of the naturalist movement. Idealism is the attitude that

French expedition led by the amateur archaeologist Charles Champoiseau," had founded a beautiful piece of art (Just Fun Facts). This sculpture is called the Nike of Samothrace. The Nike of Samothrace represents the winged Victory (p.78).   The Nike of Samothrace is located in the Sanctuary of the Great Gods on the island of Samothrace. The statue, " just alighted on the prow of a Greek warship. She raises her right arm to crown the naval victor, just as Nike paces a wreath on Athena's head on the