Sophocles

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Sophocles Statue Pays Tribute to Legendary Playwright This statue honors the renowned playwright Sophocles, a mastermind of ancient Greek tragedy. Who is depicted? Sophocles (/ˈsɒfəkliːz/; Greek: Σοφοκλῆς, Sophoklēs) was one of three celebrated ancient Greek tragedians whose works have survived. His early plays were written after Aeschylus and before or alongside Euripides. During his lifetime, Sophocles penned 120 plays, but only seven remain intact: Ajax, Antigone, The Women of Trachis, Oedipus the King, Electra, Philoctetes, and Oedipus at Colonus. For nearly five decades, Sophocles dominated the dramatic competitions in Athens' city-state during the Lenaea and Dionysia festivals. He participated in 30 events, winning 18, and never finishing lower than second place. Aeschylus secured 14 victories, while Euripides took home five. The most famous tragedies featuring Oedipus and Antigone are collectively known as the Theban plays, although each was part of a separate tetralogy. Sophocles significantly influenced drama development by introducing a third actor, reducing the chorus' role in plot presentation. He also advanced character development beyond Aeschylus and other predecessors. Technique / Specification about the Statue A bust is a sculpted or cast representation of an individual's upper body, showcasing their head and neck, along with variable portions of the chest and shoulders. Typically, it rests on a plinth. These forms mimic human likeness using various sculpture mediums like marble, bronze, terracotta, or wood. A related term, aust, represents the upper part of animals or mythical creatures. Classical antiquity sculptural portrait heads are sometimes displayed as busts; however, these often originate from full-body statues or were created to be inserted into existing figures.