Athanodoros, Hagesandros, and Polydoros, the Rhodian sculptors, championed a Hellenistic Baroque style. Think of it as the Rhodian Roar!
Their key characteristics include:
- Dramatic Intensity: Heightened emotion, theatrical poses, and dynamic movement.
- Extreme Realism: Meticulous detail in anatomy, texture, and facial expressions.
- Monumentality: Large scale and imposing presence.
- Narrative Complexity: Multi-figured compositions with complex stories and symbolism.
Their most famous work, the Laocoön Group, perfectly embodies this: Laocoön, strangled by serpents, endures agonizing pain, depicted with stunning realism and emotional power. The "Rhodian Roar" is of intense realism in action and emotion.
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