https://classicalchopped2.artinterp.org/omeka/files/original/4b42d79b60c71e314aeb61cf8c86bde9.jpg 3604de1f77359d3898e26b7722e3b138 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Herm Bust of Perikles Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 440 BC Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kresilas Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Marble Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 60 cm tall Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Europe, Italy, Tivoli, Villa of Cassius Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. British Museum Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Perikles was a Greek statesman, orator, and general of the Athenian army during the Peloponnesian and Persian Wars. He was known to have a long head, which is why artists typically created his portraits with the Corinthian helmet. He loved the arts, so he commissioned works to be displayed on the Athenian Acropolis. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Isabella Laurel Description An account of the resource Description: The herm bust depicts the head and neck of Perikles. Its width ends before the shoulders and sits atop a rectangular base. There is an inscription at the base of the herm in Greek. Perikles is sculpted from white marble and depicted as an adult. He is sculpted with a curly beard and moustache, with curly hair peeking out from under the helmet. The helmet sits on top of his head to allow his face to show. He looks to his left with his and tilts his head slightly to his left.¬ His lips are slightly parted and has broad eyelids. The face is mask-like with no emotion showing through and an absence of facial expression. Significance: The Greek inscription reads, "Perikles." The helmet depicted is the Corinthian helmet, and shows Perikles as strategos, a military general. The helmet is to cover his unusual, elongated head. The slight tilt and turn of his head to the left suggests that Pericles would be in a contrappasto pose had this been a fully sculpted work. The parted lips suggest that he is alive and can breathe. The mask-like depiction is important to Perikles as strategos because it shows that he can be calm and serene during battle. This is a quality that could be credited to his militaristic victories and is typical generalization during the Classical period. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. Dillon, Sheila. “Displaying Portraits of the Greeks.” Ancient Greek Portrait Sculpture: Contexts, Subjects and Styles. Cambridge University Press, 2006, pp. 42–57. http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=461658&partId=1 PLUTARCH, PLUTARCH. PLUTARCH'S LIVES,: Translated from the Original Greek. FORGOTTEN BOOKS, 2017.