Hellenistic Ancient Greek sculpture
laocoön , sons (late hellenistic), vatican museum the hellenistic pergamon altar: l r nereus, doris, giant, oceanus the transition classical hellenistic (or hellenic) (hellenic not same era hellenistic) period occurred during 4th century bce. greek art became increasingly diverse, influenced cultures of peoples drawn greek orbit, conquest s of alexander great (336 323 bce). in view of art historians, described decline in quality , originality; however, individuals of time may not have shared outlook. many sculptures considered classical masterpieces known of hellenistic age. technical ability of hellenistic sculptors in evidence in such major works winged victory of samothrace, , pergamon altar. new centres of greek culture, particularly in sculpture, developed in alexandria, antioch, pergamum, , other cities. 2nd century bce, rising power of rome had absorbed of greek tradition—and increasing proportion of products well. during period, sculpture again experienced shift towards increas