natural body movement. In the Fallen Warrior on the East pediment, the twist, and changes in masses depicted is much more likely to occur in reality. Also the constant smile is lost as it probably would have been as the real warrior encountered his death. Clearly, the sculptor has mastered the natural form of representation. The stylistic difference between the two warriors are very important in determining the period of the Falling Warrior from the East Pediment. Recognizing the factors mentioned above, the Falling Warrior from the east pediment marks the entrance into the Early Classical period. Traditional with this period is the artist’s attempt to achieve perfection of reality in their artwork. Representation of body mass in many sculptures, including the Falling warrior, supports this notion.Another recognizable aspect is the sculptor’s realization in producing work in accordance with the architectural requirements of the temples. The Falling Warrior not only achieves it’s dramatic sense but also fills in the triangular corner of the pediment. The artist creates a scale for the figures to be fitted into the pediment. Although, the artist believes he has achieved complete perfection, one can see that the navel on the Fallen Warrior has been misplaced. Despite the imperfection, it is clear that a goal of perfection in realism and scale was trying to be achieved.In conclusion, Speculative identification of the Fallen Warrior from the East Pediment of the temple of Temple of Aphaia at Aegina has proven very helpful in understanding the change in lifestyle that must have occurred between the Late Archaic and Early Classical periods. By means of observation, one can already see that life is becoming less controlled, more relaxed and focused on reality rather than false representations of Ancient Greek life. ...
