Wednesday, February 24, 2010

KORE/ a figurative ceramic sculpture by eric whollem





                                              
                                                   Kore
                                                   2007
                                                   by Eric Whollem
                                                   oxides on white clay
                                                   Collection of the artist.
                                                   9 3/4"
                                                        Photo copyright by the artist.      

The Greek Kore

Kore means maiden in Greek. Images of a maiden,
usually with her feet close together are commonly
seen in the archaic art of Greece. The maiden was
a perfect symbol for use in allegories of the Goddess
and Nature.

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Ceramic Sculpture Video by Whollem                       

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