FAH207H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Hephaestus, Euphronios, Kleitias
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Gable) full 3d sculptures; has a narrative; placed on the pediment after the parthenon was built. West pediment : there was a competition for the patron deity of the city (athena vs. poseidon) poseidon produced a saltwater spring and athena produced an olive tree. The form of the triangular pediment; restricts and guides the sculptures. Left side: demeter, persphone and iris/artemis; has conservative drapery. Iris/artemis is standing; moving very fast. (iris = messenger god) Right side: hestia, dione, aphrodite; reclining figure = Heloios + chariot; rising out of the ground line. (head was never carved placed in the corner where there is very little space) Sandal binder, temple of athena nike parapet, 410 bce. (cid:1) Taking off sandals in order to enter a sacred space. Treatment of the drapery and body is diff. Showing off her sensual / body curves. Drapery is creating a pattern that distracts + insensate what we see.
