KORE (SCULPTURE)


Painted kore

The Lady of Auxerre, an example of a 'kore'

'Kore' (Greek - maiden; plural korai) is the name given to a type of ancient Greek sculpture of the Archaic period, the female equivalent of a kouros. The best-known example is the ''Lady of Auxerre'' at the Louvre. Unlike the nude kouros, korai are depicted in thick drapery, and often have elaborate braided hairdos.

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★ Korai - Ancient-Greece.org

★ Gallery - Mlahanas.de

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