Mosso, A. (Angelo), 1846-1910 · London, Unwin · leaf 231
sso would be less firm and lessenduring. V. Masterpieces of Mycensan art are the ivory statuettes foundby Dr. Evans (Fig. 102), which he says represent men eitherabout to dive or about to spring into the air. One of thesestatuettes probably represents a woman. The ivory was found tobe so friable… … FIG. 102.—IVORY FIGURE FOUXD AT KXOSSOS BY DR. EVAXS.^ The life in these statuettes, the spring and the natural mannerin which the arms and legs are extended, fill us with wonder. Inthese ivory figures and the reliefs in stucco Mycenasan art was atits culminating point. The veins of the hands, the…
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