Xoanon
An archaic Greek cult statue, originally carved in wood and regarded as a sacred image.
Greek Terms
Zoophorus
A sculptured frieze or horizontal band bearing figures of animals or persons, especially in classical architectural decoration.
Satyr
A male nature spirit of Greek mythology associated with Dionysus, wine, music, sexuality, and the wild.
Ectomorph
A historical somatotype describing a naturally lean, slender build.
Endomorph
A historical somatotype describing a broader, softer body build.
Eurythmía
A classical principle of harmonious proportion, graceful rhythm, and well-ordered movement between parts within a work of art, architecture, or the human body.
Nymph
A minor female nature deity; the sculptor's supreme test in rendering flesh, drapery, and water in marble.
Acanthus
A stylized leaf ornament derived from the acanthus plant and used extensively in classical architecture and sculpture.
Akroteria
Sculptural or architectural ornaments placed on the apex and outer corners of a classical pediment.
Brachycephalic
Anthropological term for a broad, short skull type — relevant to sculptors analyzing head proportion and figural typology.