Both stand nearly 2 meters tall (approximately 197–198 cm ).
Crafted using the lost-wax casting method, which allowed for intricate details like curly hair and beards. The Riace bronzes
Found 300 meters off the coast of Riace Marina, approximately 8 meters deep in the Ionian Sea. Both stand nearly 2 meters tall (approximately 197–198
Both utilize contrapposto , a naturalistic pose where the weight is shifted onto one leg. 3. Scientific Research & Mystery The Riace Bronzes: history, discovery and curiosities Both utilize contrapposto , a naturalistic pose where
The Riace Bronzes (often called "Warrior A" and "Warrior B") are two full-size Greek bronze statues dating from . Discovered by chance in 1972 by a scuba diver off the coast of Calabria, Italy, they are among the few surviving original Greek bronzes in existence, as most others were melted down in antiquity. 1. Discovery & Recovery
Chemist Stefano Mariottini spotted a human forearm projecting from the seabed on August 16, 1972.
An underwater archaeology team used pressurized air balloons and oil drums to lift the statues, which were initially mistaken by local police for a possible murder case. 2. Artistic & Technical Details