The Kouros was, in ancient Greece, not a depiction of a specific man, but an idea of the perfect man. The Greeks were the only ones capable of making one free standing, as the Roman copies required support. They are believed to be originally dedicated to Apollo, as many were found at ancient temples to Apollo, however there were others found in other sites. This particular kouros comes from Attica, the region surrounding Athens. It was used to mark the grave of an Athenian aristocrat. The kouroi are held to high standards as they depict the earliest successful attempts at realistic views of the human body.
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