imensions seem to stick right out at you, giving the viewer a good impression of the violence and hatred of war. Interestingly, instead of four, only three sides of the Sarcophagus are filled with images. The long section illustrates two Greek heroes, presumably Herakles and Iolaos, battling evil centaurs. The two other sections show a centaur attacking a lioness and the other, the representation of peace in this work, two centaurs getting along. Herakles and Iolaos are highlighted by the artist’s careful attention to make them protrude the greatest, accentuating their impact and overall importance in this sculpture. Every powerful muscle in their bodies is portrayed and given detail in three dimensions. The three-dimensions not only bring these characters closer to reality but also heighten the heroic nature, masculinity, and belligerent attitude of the Greek heroes. Instead of using basic geometric shapes to create works of art, the sculptor chooses to increase the detail in the Sarcophagus by giving everything in the sculpture individual characteristics and traits. They are presented as being stressed as seen through the way the sculptor shows their muscles at maximum compression and urgency. Compared to the centaurs, the two heroes are slightly more defined and muscular. Every single muscle in Herakles’ abdomen is highlighted and represented. The centaurs, literal half men, half beasts, are also emphasized as well, as the author focuses upon their powerful arms and legs and also presenting them in all different sorts of fighting postures. The centaurs all appear in chains, bound but still full of life and energy. Ironically, the centaurs are wielding table legs, objects normally associated with celebrations and harmony. Also, to further focus on the fighters in this scene, the sculptor inserts elements of the background, such as tress and fallen wine classes with three dimensions as well. However, while they may have so...
