Global Approaches to Early Representations of the Human Figure
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In addition to other broadly "Mediterranean World" pieces, I am reminded of the so-called Tlatilco Acrobat from Mesoamerica. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tlatilc... . Not exact same position by any means. And no direct connection, of course. Though certainly, it came to mind.
November 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
In addition to other broadly "Mediterranean World" pieces, I am reminded of the so-called Tlatilco Acrobat from Mesoamerica. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tlatilc... . Not exact same position by any means. And no direct connection, of course. Though certainly, it came to mind.
4: Eyrarland Statue. C. 1000. gaerhf.org#eyrarland-st... . (All data entry at its start. Click through from GAERHF landing pages for more info. And click neighboring dots for other - also interesting - figures.)
October 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
4: Eyrarland Statue. C. 1000. gaerhf.org#eyrarland-st... . (All data entry at its start. Click through from GAERHF landing pages for more info. And click neighboring dots for other - also interesting - figures.)
3: Rällinge Statuette. C. 1000. gaerhf.org#rallinge-sta...
October 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
3: Rällinge Statuette. C. 1000. gaerhf.org#rallinge-sta...
2: Seated Figure from Lejre. C. 900. gaerhf.org#seated-figur...
October 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
2: Seated Figure from Lejre. C. 900. gaerhf.org#seated-figur...
3 of 3: Corpulent Figure from Ħaġar Qim. C. 3600 to 3200 BE. gaerhf.org#corpulent-ha... . Click through on GAERHF URLs for links to more info. #ArtHistory
October 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
3 of 3: Corpulent Figure from Ħaġar Qim. C. 3600 to 3200 BE. gaerhf.org#corpulent-ha... . Click through on GAERHF URLs for links to more info. #ArtHistory
2: Reclining Figure from Hal Saflieni Hypogeum on Malta. C. 4000 to 2000 BCE. gaerhf.org#reclining-fi...
October 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
2: Reclining Figure from Hal Saflieni Hypogeum on Malta. C. 4000 to 2000 BCE. gaerhf.org#reclining-fi...