Polycletus' Doryphoros was originally a Greek bronze made around 450-40 BC The only way we can see it today is through Roman marble copies (which is common with many Greek statues). Some supports had to be added due to the change in material, resulting in the addition of the tree trunk-like shape, the support on the left foot and the small bar that bridges the gap between the right wrist and hip. Doryphoros originally held a spear in his left hand; appropriate, given that his name literally means “spear-bearer.” The sculpture is a well-known and early example of classical Greek contrapposto (shifting weight onto one leg and shoulders and arms off-axis). One leg almost seems to lift off the ground, giving the effect of movement. The perceived weight shift adds more dynamism to the piece and contributes to the realism of the figure. The resulting slight "S curve" of the figure is true to what we might see in life and reflects an interest in proportion and anatomy, as seen in many Greek sculptures of the time. This is particularly evident in the figure's defined muscle groups and attention to details such as the structure of the knees, hands and feet. Polykleitos sculpted many athletic male bodies according to the nature of his personal aesthetic canon, which we can see exemplified here through the intense attention to the mathematics of the human body. The outlines of the figure are visually interesting and although the figure does not contain much facial expression, his body language and presence speak to his existence as the epitome of masculinity. To remind you of another relic of ancient Greece, Plato had strong opinions about works of art, even what was created during his time. Plato believed that… the middle of the card… depicted in an almost casual, intelligent and generally non-warlike manner. This universal idea of ​​duality in man is exactly what Aristotle believed artists were capable of interpreting so that we could better understand and learn from it. Although Plato was Aristotle's teacher, their ideas could not differ more in relation to Doryphoros. While Plato would find it to be useless, Aristotle would find it to be very valuable to the process of learning more about our own nature. The duality of their opinions is very similar to the duality we can see in the Doryphoros mentioned above. Plato was on something of a warpath with creative expression, yet the student Aristotle embraced it with calm analysis. In Doryphoros we see their opinions juxtaposed with each other. If nothing else, Doryphoros expresses the masculine and logical side of human nature with almost naturalness.