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Kouros vs. Kore

 

Kouros

Kore

Definition:

"Youth" (male). "Maiden" (female).

Nude or clothed?

Nude. Clothed.

Freestanding or relief?

Freestanding. Freestanding.

Material:

Marble. Marble.

Original color:

Flesh painted red or brown. Colorful garments, pale flesh.

Original location:

1. Temple site (votive).

2. Cemetary (memorial).

Temple site (votive).

Example:

Standing Youth (Kouros), c. 600 B.C. Kore in Dorian Peplos (Peplos Kore), c. 530 B.C.

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