Kouros Statues

Kouros statues are ancient Greek sculptures of young male figures, typically carved from marble, dating from around 600-500 BCE. They are characterized by their rigid, frontal pose, stylized anatomy, and idealized features, representing youth and virtue. Originally, kouros figures often served as offerings or grave markers, symbolizing deities, heroes, or the ideal human form. These sculptures reflect early Greek advancements in sculpture, emphasizing proportion, symmetry, and a sense of permanence, and they mark the transition from strictly functional to more artistic representations of the human body.