Topic > Daphne: A Tranquil Bronze Study by Reneé Sintenis

It's not a question of technique and detail. The Kore stands in a stiff pose, obedient and immobile as it were, but full of strength and femininity through her soft arms, the gentle features of her face and the subtle suggestion of the curvature of her body under the heavy peplos. The elaborate hair that falls naturally to his shoulders, his measured “smile” and pigmented iris give the statue a sense of abundant vibrancy and potential energy. Daphne is different, the movements are all over her body. His arms stretching, lowering his neck, turning his chest, bending his legs. All this makes it not just a sculpture of someone, but a vivid scene that tells us something. The Kore cannot attract people as much as Daphne because it does not have a deeper meaning like Daphne. Daphne looks more like free lines, but Kore is a solid shape. We can see the improvements in the art through these two pieces. The focus was not only on the realistic aspect, but also on what the artist is trying to tell us. In Daphne's case, the artist simplifies details that would make her seem more human, but in artistic conception. Seeing this sculpture as a whole and having the viewer experience the sensation even from afar. Daphne can work very well with the environment. If you place it outside it will blend perfectly into the garden. This is what Kore cannot do