| Between the 8th and 2nd Centuries BC Greek Art is multicentric. Clearly defined styles developed which were related to Poleis (city states) which had their own social structure, culture and cults, ie Athens, Corinth and Argos. |
From the mid 8th to 7th Centuries BC many colonists from Greece moved to South Italy and Sicily. They brought with them their culture and these Archaic styles of art, and because of the creativity of local workers, original styles were developed. However, many colonies, such as Locri Epizefiri retained close links with mainland Greece and the influence of its art can be seen in local works. Because of this it is difficult to to define between "Greek" and "Western Greek". This confusion is increased after 480 BC. It becomes difficult to relate Western works to those of the Mainland as Greece's output of statuary falls dramatically. |
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The Ludovisi Throne is one work which illustates this confusion. It can be linked stylistically and thematically with the terracotta pinakes from Locri Epizefiri. However:  There is no good evidence for such an accomplished work in marble relief in the West at this date (460 BC) The stone is Greek. |
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