the parthenon frieze Flashcards
define bas-relief carving
low profile, not carved completely round but carved on the outside of the stone as the stone is carved backwards | a type of sculpting in which the figures are raised slightly from the background
why is bas-relief carving important to the perception of the friezes?
it gives added three-dimensionality to an artwork
define cavalcade
a formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles
define isocephalic rhythm
poses vary quite a bit but all the heads are aligned horizontally | having the heads of the figures in a composition brought to the same level
define arrhephoi
elite maidens chosen to serve athena
what are some differences between the metopes and the friezes
where were the friezes and how big were they
what is the general basis of the depictions in the frieze panels? how are they structured?
define polychromy
the art of painting in various colours, especially as applied to ancient pottery, sculpture and architecture
define archon basileus
what is the purpose of isocephalic rhythm?
who are the five figures depicted within the centre panel of the frieze?
who are the main five figures surrounded by? what may this mean?
what is the role/symbolism of the five figures depicted in the centre panel?
what is the purpose or intended interpretation of the centre panel?
what is the festival context of the frieze?
what were some interpretations of the frieze and its depictions?
what were some of the features and artistic techniques of the frieze?
who saw the frieze?
