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Bust of Menander. Marble, Roman copy of the Imperial era after a Greek original (c. 343–291 BC). Menander ( / məˈnændər /; Greek: Μένανδρος Menandros; c. 342/41 – c. 290 BC) was a Greek dramatist and the best-known representative of Athenian New Comedy. [1]
Male bust, conventionally identified as the dramatist Menander. The portrait follows the original Hellenistic type but the head is not turned to the right but titled downwards, the facial features are less angular and sharp than 59.148.110.
In ancient Rome, busts of famous men were displayed in public and private spaces as models of behavior, a custom that was revived by Renaissance scholars for the decoration of their libraries and studies. This extremely fine bust depicts the celebrated 4th-century BC Greek dramatist Menander.
Menander: Description: Portrait of Menander. Grayish white marble, broken off at base of neck. Life size. Frontal pose. Features, including nose, intact except for missing edge of proper right ear. Clean shaven. Short loosely curly hair parted on proper left. Close-set, deeply sunk eyes.
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Mar 26, 2024 · Menander. Born: c. 342. Died: c. 292 bce. Movement / Style: New Comedy. Menander (born c. 342—died c. 292 bce) was an Athenian dramatist whom ancient critics considered the supreme poet of Greek New Comedy —i.e., the last flowering of Athenian stage comedy.
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Mar 20, 2013 · The bust holds true to the verism of the Roman Republic as seen in his distinctive facial features. This is evident in the large wrinkles of the forehead, stylization of the locks of hair, and distinctive hook of his nose.
Bust of Menander. Artist: Unknown. Date: About 250 B.C. Location: Library, Second Level. Menander (342-292 B.C.) is generally recognized by ancient critics as the supreme poet of Greek New Comedy, that is the comedy which is separated by a century from the plays of Aristophanes.
