In his ceramics and wood shop in Russia, the great photographer Goncharov watches as his models prance about, playing with his artistic tools. Contemplating their beauty, he begins to realize what it is that is so captivating about them. In their fine physiques they typify the three qualities held most dear by the great artists of antiquity - Resplendence, Proportion, and Graciousness. Resplendence was a quality important to the ancient artists, and it meant that they could see the spirit shining through the form. When a figure displays resplendence, it literally glows with a certain kind of celestial light, imbuing the shape with light and openness. The models in this series definitely display resplendence. There is a brilliance to their glowing bodies that catches the eye and startles the heart. Proportion referred to the dimensions and relations necessary to produce physical excellence. Of course, the ancients believed that reality was a mere manifestation o..