Hellenistic Youth Lamp
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- Hellenistic - The Hellenistic period is a period in ancient Greek history
that began after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE and lasted until
the Roman conquest of Greece in 146 BCE. It is named after the Greek word
"Hellenistic," which means "to imitate Greeks."
During the Hellenistic period, the Greek world expanded
beyond the boundaries of Greece and encompassed the territories conquered by
Alexander the Great, including Egypt, Persia, and parts of India. The period
was marked by a fusion of Greek culture with the cultures of these conquered
territories, resulting in a diverse and cosmopolitan society.
The art and architecture of the Hellenistic period were
marked by a new sense of realism and individuality. Artists and architects
experimented with new techniques and styles, and the incorporation of new
materials such as bronze and glass. A number of the best-known works of Greek sculpture belong to this period, including Laocoon and his Sons, Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. - Manner of .... / Style of ..... - A cataloguing term where the item, in the opinion of the cataloguer is a work in the style of the artist, craftsman or designer, possibly of a later period.
- Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.
As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.
Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.
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