archaic smile

Noun

Meaning

archaic smile (plural archaic smiles)

(art, sculpture, historical) A smiling facial expression commonly found on Greek statues of the Archaic period.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

The sculptors had a clear idea of what a young man is, and embodied the archaic smile of good manners, the firm and springy step, the balance of the body, dignity, and youthful happiness. Source: Internet

These are large standing statues of naked youths, found in temples and tombs, with the kore as the clothed female equivalent, with elaborately dressed hair; both have the " archaic smile ". Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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