classical statue

Grecian carved figure

A classical statue is a sculpture in the style of ancient Greek or Roman art, typically depicting human figures with idealized proportions, naturalistic anatomy, and composed poses.

The term covers both genuine antiquities and later works imitating that aesthetic: The museum's classical statues include Roman copies of Greek originals.

Classical statues often appear armless or headless, having lost extremities over millennia, which has become part of their iconic look.

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