Why Aren’t Classical Statues Very Well-Endowed?
Cultural values have changed a lot since ancient Greece.
If you spend enough time with classical statuary, you may begin to ask yourself some questions that seem more appropriate to middle school health class than an art history discussion. Namely: Is it just me, or are all these dudes kind of … small?
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/79897/why-arent-classical-statues-very-well-endowed?utm_source=globalmuseum #Greece #Classicalstatues #Greek #art
@globalmuseum It was considered to be a sign of beimg civilized and high mimded. Contrast them with the statues of Satyrs who have enormous schlongs due to being animalistic sex pests.
@steeznson Indeed. I thought it was a very good article
@globalmuseum Not certain about Ancient Greece but Rome had seasonal fertility festivals where they paraded enormous (wooden) phalluses through the streets so I think the context mattered a lot when depicting size.
Also, kind of an aside since it's a different culture, but there is a similar festival in Japan called Kanamara Matsuri which is still celebrated.