I like the second portrait (and the fourth, naturally). As well, the last coin is very pretty.
I think the pupil-less statues has something to do with the Ancients way of sculpting. It was either something spiritual I don't recall... or just something very practical. I've heard all the statues had eyes, but they were made with gems or other similar precious stones, and they obviously disappeared with time. The Moderns only imitate the pupil-lessness, to give it an Ancient style.
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Date: Sunday, 11 June 2006 02:09 (UTC)I think the pupil-less statues has something to do with the Ancients way of sculpting. It was either something spiritual I don't recall... or just something very practical. I've heard all the statues had eyes, but they were made with gems or other similar precious stones, and they obviously disappeared with time. The Moderns only imitate the pupil-lessness, to give it an Ancient style.