A bronze sculpture called ____________ was created as an illustration of the principles set out in The Canon of Polykleitos.
A) Charioteer
B) Warrior
C) Spear Bearer (Doryphoros)
D) Aphrodite of Knidos

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The Canon of Polykleitos is a treatise on sculpture and was written by Polykleitos. The treatise describes the ideal human proportions and their relationship among various body parts, and how the perfect harmony could be achieved in a statue. The Doryphoros or Spear Bearer is an excellent representation of the principles set out in the treatise as it depicts a man standing in contrapposto position, with the weight shifted to one leg and the other leg, and the arms, responding accordingly. The symmetry, idealized proportions and balance of the figure make it an excellent example of the canon of Polykleitos.

A Bronze Sculpture Called ____________ Was Created as an Illustration