This picture of a Lamassu is one of my favorites from this trip. I thought the coolest part about seeing this particular work was knowing that it had once stood and been seen by inhabitants of its original location. This Lamassu was originally created in Nimrad, Mesopotamia, c. 875 BC, and would have guarded the gates of the city from malevolent spirits.
Next up is Polykleitos' Diadumenos. This is personally one of my favorite sculptures to come out of Ancient Greece, due to the advanced understanding of human anatomy demonstrated
by Polykleitos, and his excellent employment of contrapposto. Originally created within the Greek Classical period, this piece acts as an excellent demonstration of Polykleitos' Canon of Proportions.
Finally, we come to the Dipylon Vase. Since we spent an extensive amount of time on this piece, I felt obligated to speak about it here. Depicting the funerary procession of an important figure, most likely a high-ranking soldier, this piece was created during the Greek Archaic period, and it is remarkable that it has stayed so intact, even after thousands of years (What is even more remarkable is the fact that I have even been able to see it in person.) Anyway, the geometrization of the figures is a hallmark of Archaic art, and this krater proves to be an excellent example of that technique.
Last but not least is my contest entry, our interpretation of the Last Supper. Featured are Nicole Horn, Bryan Burrowes, Bryan Filetto, and myself in various poses from the work. Photo credit to Chris Tursellino. Keep in mind that this one was a group effort.
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