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5 days ago · One of the most startling features are the famous Caryatids, six female statues who serve as columns to support the roof of the porch.
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Jun 27, 2024 · Acropolis Museum, museum in Athens, Greece, housing the archaeological remains of the ancient Acropolis site. Notable works from the collection include the original caryatids, the relief of Nike Adjusting Her Sandal, and portions of the Parthenon frieze. The museum has hundreds of marble sculptures.
3 days ago · What statues tell us about us. I wasn’t expecting a Caryatid to tip me over the edge, but that’s exactly what happened.
Jun 10, 2024 · The Caryatids. Oleksii Liebiediev/Shutterstock. Two short examples help illustrate the role the Parthenon and its marbles play in the modern Greek imagination.
4 days ago · The Erechtheion, known for its Caryatid Porch, showcases the intricate artistry of ancient Greek architecture. The Caryatids, sculpted female figures serving as architectural supports, are one of the highlights of this structure. For those interested in exploring the ancient theaters, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus is an excellent example.
Jun 17, 2024 · The same conclusion is compelled by such dynastic (rather than strictly satrapal) edifices as the Nereid monument from Lycia (early 4th century) or the caryatids (roof-carrying female sculpted statues) from Lycian Limyra, a place ruled by a Hellenizing prince significantly named Pericles.