Blond Kouros's Head of the Acropolis, Marble head at Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece
The 24.5-centimeter-tall marble head features curly hair and symmetrical facial features that demonstrate the progression toward naturalistic representation in Greek art.
Discovered in 1923 northeast of the museum site on the Acropolis of Athens, this sculpture dates back to approximately 480 BC.
The head represents the Greek artistic tradition of kouros figures, which were sculptures of young men created during the Archaic and early Classical periods.
The Acropolis Museum displays this marble head in a dedicated section that allows visitors to examine the detailed craftsmanship from multiple angles.
Scientific analysis reveals that the sculpture's hair was originally painted yellow, making it one of few examples with documented evidence of ancient color application.
Height: 24.5 cm
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 37.96911,23.72830
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:06
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