Head of Zeus

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Ancient Greek art boasts a notable advancement in its portrayal of the human form, with a focus on naturalistic yet idealized depictions, often featuring nude male figures as the central innovation. The rate of stylistic evolution between 750 and 300 BC was unusually rapid for ancient standards, and is most evident in surviving sculptures. In this particular statue fragment, Zeus, the supreme deity, is depicted with attributes that embody power according to Ancient Greek values: a mature, bearded man with an impressive mane of hair. These characteristics are also closely tied to masculinity.