Funerary kouros statue

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A magnificent funerary kouros statue crafted from gleaming Parian marble was unearthed in the Mesogeia region of Attica. Standing atop a young Athenian aristocrat's grave, this exquisite work of art proudly bore the name Aristodikos, carved into its base. The masterful depiction of muscles, dynamic movement of arms, and overall vitality of the statue firmly establish it as the final chapter in the series of kouroi. As a pivotal landmark in the evolution of sculpture, it showcases the transition from late archaic to early Classical styles around 510-500 BC.