When it comes to leaders in any era, these leaders are depicted looking a certain way to show that they hold power. When it comes to the sculpture of Alexander the Great in a Himation and an equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, both are depicted based on the amount of rulership they held. These sculptures of the leaders both show great power through gestures, looks, and by how they are dressed. Compared to leaders today, like Barack Obama, power is portrayed in different, yet also the same way. Alexander the III was a great leader and king of Macedonia and Persia and has inspired many after all his battle victories during the Hellenistic period. This sculpture of Alexander the Great in Himation is made of marble. In the sculpture Alexander’s body is very symmetrical. He stands in a natural pose, which could give a feeling of comfort. This sculptor has a good understanding of how the muscles and bones work under the skin, seeing that he is physically fit. Alexander is portrayed young just like many other rulers are in art. This is to show how great and powerful they are. This sculpture is an example of contrapposto and has a lot of definition, volume, and texture in it. Alexander’s hair is very abundant, and so is his skin. The volume his hair has, is related to the great volume of a lion’s …show more content…
Alexander’s head is slightly twisted and his gaze is held to the sky, towards the East. The reason behind this is because he was king of Eastern Persia. This one gesture is one of the reasons why others try to repeat the power that it represents. An example of regalia in this