The Sculptures of the ParthenonJ. Murray, 1903 - 173 pages |
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... frieze was to turn to the left and pass round by the north side , where he would find himself close to many interesting objects on the Acropolis . If he turned to the right and passed along by the south side 4 INTRODUCTORY.
... frieze was to turn to the left and pass round by the north side , where he would find himself close to many interesting objects on the Acropolis . If he turned to the right and passed along by the south side 4 INTRODUCTORY.
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... close beside him , we know that he is unconscious of their presence , and similarly we may assume that this daughter of Cecrops was conscious only of some mysterious sound or sight . These daughters of Cecrops recall a passage of ...
... close beside him , we know that he is unconscious of their presence , and similarly we may assume that this daughter of Cecrops was conscious only of some mysterious sound or sight . These daughters of Cecrops recall a passage of ...
Page 62
... close at hand . In one instance , 22 , the Lapith maiden is being seized hold of at the very side of her two sisters , who approach the sacred image for pro- tection , 21. Of these two , possibly the one on the right with her breast ...
... close at hand . In one instance , 22 , the Lapith maiden is being seized hold of at the very side of her two sisters , who approach the sacred image for pro- tection , 21. Of these two , possibly the one on the right with her breast ...
Page 64
... and Lapith , though they are in close conflict , as separate as possible , the contours of each figure showing against deep shadow . In some instances the effect seems spotty and unpleasant in the diffused 64 THE SOUTH METOPES.
... and Lapith , though they are in close conflict , as separate as possible , the contours of each figure showing against deep shadow . In some instances the effect seems spotty and unpleasant in the diffused 64 THE SOUTH METOPES.
Page 65
... close to the Centaur in such a manner that the two together convey the impression of a low relief , detachable from the background and brought forward in a mass , as if the intention of the sculptor had been to get rid of those strong ...
... close to the Centaur in such a manner that the two together convey the impression of a low relief , detachable from the background and brought forward in a mass , as if the intention of the sculptor had been to get rid of those strong ...
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Acropolis Acropolis of Athens action Alcamenes angle Aphroditè apobates appear artistic Athenè Athenians attitude beauty birth of Athenè body British Museum Carrey's drawing carry cast Cecrops Centaur Centaurs and Lapiths central group central metopes centre chariot chariot group chiton colossal composition cows deities drapery east frieze effect Elgin Room Ergastinae figure folds fore leg front girls goddess gods gold and ivory Greek head helmet Hephaestos Hera horses Ilissos instances knee Lapith left arm left hand long sides Lord Elgin mantle marble Michaelis nearer north frieze north side nude form Olympia Olympos original in Athens Parthenon frieze Pausanias pediment of Olympia peplos Pheidias PLATE Poseidon possible present procession raised recognise represent right arm right hand scene sculptured seated seen shield shoulders Slab south metopes south side spectator temple Theseus turning round vase west frieze west pediment whole wings woman women xoanon youth Zeus at Olympia