the parthenon. athens, greece. built 447-432 b.c.e

The Parthenon. Athens, Greece. Built 447-432 B.C.E.

The Parthenon. Athens, Greece. Built 447-432 B.C.E.

1674 drawing by Jacques Carrey -- how East pediment appeared at that time

Elevation of the Parthenon

Ground plan of the Parthenon

Frieze – Metopes andTriglyphs AlternatingMetopes withHigh relief

The Parthenon. Athens, Greece. Built 447-432 B.C.E.What? Bearer of sculpture.

Axonometric drawing of Parthenon

Metopes from south side: Battle between the Lapiths and the Centaurs

L: Metope XXVII; R: Metope VII, both1.2 m high x 1.25 m wide

Metopes from south side: Battle between the Lapiths and the Centaurs

Metope XXXI,

Recreation of East pediment, British Museum. (Birth of Athena)

East pediment sculpture, possibly Hestia, Dione and Aphrodite, approx. 4’5” high

Inner frieze –High and lowrelief,Scenes of thePanathenaic procession

The Parthenon Frieze: The Panathenaic Procession: Rider on horse

The Parthenon Frieze: The Panathenaic Procession: Women carrying jars

Panathenaic frieze – Scene with the peplos

Ground plan of Parthenon

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