Hellenistic sculpture can be equated with Aristotle's idea of catharsis because both

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Hellenistic sculpture often aimed to elicit an emotional response from the viewer through dramatic depictions of exaggerated movement, expressions, and poses. Aristotle's concept of catharsis similarly involved eliciting an emotional response (particularly pity and fear) in the audience of a tragic play, with the goal of purging or cleansing these emotions.

Hellenistic Sculpture Can Be Equated with Aristotle's Idea of Catharsis