What are some unexpected details hidden in famous sculptures?

Answer 1

1. Classical Greek figures are an average of measurements of taken from individuals deemed most attractive in various regions across their domain. So the ideal pieces together aspects of many individuals and represent none, individually.
2. Antony Gormley’s lead figures are cast from his own body. Therefore, they are rather literally self imprints (portraits, in away) playing upon the historical thought that man is the measure while also being psychological statements that become transpersonal.