As we have come to realize, sculptures have been a way of expression and meaning for many years now. Cultures and eras have been distinguished through the identification of technique, material, and size of a sculpture. Not only do we get to see the transition of art over the time, but we also get a sense of what people used to look like and what the meaning of life was for them so long ago. Over the years the ideas have stayed the same, with only minor cultural changes along the way. We have seen king and queens being idealized, and we still see this today. We have also seen how different cultures have effects on another and the ways in which these are combined. The sculpture of Kore (The so called Auxerre Goddess) is a merger between two cultures, where the Greeks have adopted a new form of realistic sculptures through size and anatomical depictions. This 2ft tall Kore is made from limestone and carved to resemble the Auxerre goddess. She is carved with this braided wig, with four thick braids on either side of her head as well as what could have been six formed curls at her forehead. This would have been clearer, but the right side of the kores face has chipped leaving…show more content… Besides the cape, she is demonstrated with a thick belt that secures her waist. Under the belt is a very sheer, tight fitted dress showing off her upper and lower autonomy. The skirt has been carved or scrapped to demonstrate the very geometric square shapes in her skirt. Creating a very detailed pattern horizontally down her skirt, along with vertically along the bottom. You can see just how tight this dress is due to the fact that her feet are placed along side each other and the dress only stretches out about one inch on either side. The way her left hand is placed diagonally on her chest resembles a prayer to the goods, whilst her right arms stays pressed along the right side of her