02. Ancient Mediterranean #34. Doryphoros (Spear Bearer). Polykleitos. Original 450-440 BCE. Roman copy (marble) of a Greek original (bronze). JessicaMarch 16, 2022February 14, 2026 Art Historical Background Most examples of Classical Greek art that we are familiar with are actually Roman marble copies of what once were Greek bronzes. Bronze, due to its metallic properties, can be melted downContinue reading
